‘A League of Their Own’ Download and Reviews

December 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Comedy, Drama, Sport

“A League of Their Own” Movie Details

A League of Their Own tagline: To achieve the incredible you have to attempt the impossible.
A League of Their Own - DVD Cover

A League of Their Own DVD Cover

Actors:
Tom Hanks Jimmy Dugan
Geena Davis Dottie Hinson
Madonna Mae Mordabito
Lori Petty Kit Keller
Jon Lovitz Ernie Capadino
David Strathairn Ira Lowenstein
Garry Marshall Walter Harvey
Bill Pullman Bob Hinson
Megan Cavanagh Marla Hooch – 2nd Base
Rosie O’Donnell Doris Murphy – 3rd Base
Tracy Reiner Betty ‘Betty Spaghetti’ Horn – Left Field
Bitty Schram Evelyn Gardner – Right Field
Don S. Davis Charlie Collins, Racine Coach
RenГ©e Coleman Alice Gaspers – Left Field
RenГ©e Coleman Center Field
Directors: Penny Marshall
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 out of 31,866 votes

“A League of Their Own” Movie Review

“A League of Their Own” Plot Summary

Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry.

I Loved It!

I saw this movie long time ago and I still watch this movie. ‘A League of Their Own’ is absolutely hilarious and also has some drama. I think this movie owes a big one to the actors who brought so much fun. Geena Davis plays Dottie Hinson, a loving sister who has some troubles with her younger sister, Kit, and struggles on making decisions of wether she should stay in baseball team (Rockford Peaches) or go back to her home with her husband who just came back from World War II with broken arm(or was it a leg?). It surprised me when I found out that Geena was inches taller than most of the women in the movie. She showed off many fascinating stunts, such as catching a flying baseball with one hand and sliding like a ballerina when catching the foul ball. She was great

Tom Hanks was hilarious as Jimmy Dugan, an alcoholic hitter who became a baseball coach of Rockford Peaches. Jim hates that job, but as the time goes by, he realizes that the girls are very good and he gets pretty enthusiastic about the game and all. I love the part when he gets frustrated and shouts, ‘There’s no crying in baseball!’ and gets on a fight with the judge. Jimmy Dugan is probably one of Tom’s best characters so far

Another great performance by Lori Petty, who played Geena Davis’ sister, Kit. Kit is a very good player, but she gets jealous of Dottie and eventually joins another team called Racines. Somehow, I loved her performance

Then there are other great actings by Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell. They are somewhat nasty girls in the team who happen to be two close best friends. They bring so much joy to this movie and I loved the dancing scene at the bar. Madonna plays her part really well and Rosie is just great as always

Megan Cavannagh was funny also. She played Marla Hooch, who was obviously one of the best players in the team, but unfortunately her looks did matter when she was joining the team. Even though she might not be a best singer (scene at the bar was funny!), she met a great man and got married. Ann Cusack, who played Shirley Baker was pretty forgettable, but she played the sweetest role. Other roles like a player who is a mother of a naughty son (can’t remember her name, though) was also sweet, and the player who lost her husband made me cry. A pretty blonde player who used to be Miss Georgia was good also. Jon Lovitz plays a scout and gives the hilarious lines and I wish he had played more. And don’t miss Tea Leoni as the Racine player! She appears in some scenes, so keep your eyes open. And the older version of the characters looked so much like the younger versions. Especially the Old Dottie Hinson

So if you are depressed and want to watch a funny, witty movie and just have some fun – go and rent this movie. I would give 3 1/2 out of 5 (probably not a breath-taking film, but very entertaining).

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‘Apollo 13′ Download and Reviews

December 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Drama, History

“Apollo 13″ Movie Details

Apollo 13 tagline: Houston, we have a problem.
Apollo 13 - DVD Cover

Apollo 13 DVD Cover

Actors:
Tom Hanks Jim Lovell
Bill Paxton Fred Haise
Kevin Bacon Jack Swigert
Gary Sinise Ken Mattingly
Ed Harris Gene Kranz
Kathleen Quinlan Marilyn Lovell
Mary Kate Schellhardt Barbara Lovell
Emily Ann Lloyd Susan Lovell
Miko Hughes Jeffrey Lovell
Max Elliott Slade Jay Lovell
Jean Speegle Howard Blanch Lovell
Tracy Reiner Mary Haise
David Andrews Pete Conrad
Michele Little Jane Conrad
Chris Ellis Deke Slayton
Directors: Ron Howard
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 82,157 votes

“Apollo 13″ Movie Review

“Apollo 13″ Plot Summary

True story of the moon-bound mission that developed severe trouble and the men that rescued it with skill and dedication.

An exciting time

Boys own adventure about the ill fated ‘Apollo 13′ mission which was to follow the successful journey that saw Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon.

Ron Howard deftly recreates the tension, ambition, hope and disappointment which accompanied the crew who dreamed of writing yet another page in ’space race’ history. Ronnie helms with a purpose, never allowing any sidelines or subplots to undermine the story which he skilfully builds to not one, but several nail biting climaxes. Many of us know the story, yet writers John Sayles, William Broyles Jnr. and Al Reinart still manage to entertain us with an involving screenplay which recreates the excitement of the time.

All the technical teams have masterfully brought to life the NASA Space Centre at Cape Kennedy, along with the amazing hardware that goes with it. The take-off sequence is especially well produced thanks to some stunning special effects and clever cinematography (Dean Cundey – who wields with effect throughout the pic).

Tom Hanks convincingly personifies the ambitious dreamer Jim Lovell, sharing with us his trials and his triumphs. In support of him is Bill Paxton (in perhaps his biggest role to date), finally playing a character who is not paranoid, and doing so very well. Kevin Bacon also joins the crew, playing a late replacement for the devastated Gary Sinise, who is ousted due to concerns he may contract the measles. Back at Cape Kennedy, an impressive Ed Harris calls the shots in an Academy nominated role, keeping his feet firmly on the ground, unlike his turn in ‘The Right Stuff’.

James Horner provides a familiar sounding theme.

Friday, October 27, 1995 – Waverley Pinewood Cinema

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