EIGHT MEN OUT (Theatrical Release USA 1988)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.4|5.0 Starsììì 

Eight Men Out—odd cast combination—complicates its storyline and needs a rewrite. Exceptionally low character development (sparse to none) leads to a cold, almost non-human, computer-like presentation. The brightest interest in the movie is seeing Christopher Lloyd, Clifton James, and Michael Rooker on screen. 

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Storyline 

A ball team becomes involved with the mob. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director John Sayles for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Sarah Pillsbury for making the film possible. Cast include: John Cusack, John Mahoney, Michael Rooker, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, Charlie Sheen, D. B. Sweeney, and David Strathairn. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

No. A better baseball movie is: The Natural with Robert Redford.

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Ben Meyers