Tom Selleck,
Ken Takakura,
Ava Takanashi,
Dennis Haysbert,
Toshi Shioya
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When has-been baseball player Jack Elliot (Tom Selleck) is signed by a Japanese team, he is initially reluctant to take the game seriously. Elliot is very successful, though, as he teaches the team ab... read more
DVD Release Date: January 1, 1998
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January 6, 2010I could almost say Tom Selleck is a hero of mine, mainly due to his mustache and chest hair that are constantly finding ways to present itself to the audience, it's ridiculous and borderline impressive. Decent fish out of water film with classic cheese.
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September 14, 2009This movie wasn't funny at all, and not even that entertaining. I haven't seen many Selleck movies, but this one didn't leave a good impression. Oh well, least we see a nice naked Japanese butt take a step or two at one point.
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July 14, 2007Another lame fish out of water comedy that sees an ageing baseball star relocated to Japan. Not one cliche is left unturned.
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February 16, 2006This movie doesn't offer many surprises, but Tom Selleck turns out a stellar performance.
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May 26, 2012I already don't have a high tolerance for sports films, but I was even less impressed with this one than usual. It takes about three different cliched formulas, smushes them together into one movie, and then waters it down until it's completely uninteresting. Even now as I think ... read more
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September 13, 2010Not bad, was hoping for something better but still a descent baseball movie, with Tom Selleck doing a good performance.
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May 22, 2010Two films mixed up here. Mr. Baseball with Tom Selleck is a light rom-com about an American ball player who gets set to the Japanese leagues, where he learns how different the culture ... and the culture of the game ... is there.
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December 21, 2008Every professional athlete should have to watch this film. It really is great and didn't get nearly enough press and praise.
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March 9, 2007Post Magnum P.I. Selleck tries his hand at a baseball movie. This movie has some plot holes in it but its good for a saturday afternoon flick. That and Tom Selleck rules
Critic Reviews
March 4, 2004
Oz, eFilmCritic.com
November 28, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
So, that's what happened to Mr. Selleck's career!
March 18, 2003
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
Stupid comedy that's insulting to both Baseball and the Japanese.
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Screamingly unfunny baseball tripe.
September 27, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
No review available.
June 29, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
January 6, 2005
Greg Maki, Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)
No review available.
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