Little Big League

There are a few clever scenes in this movie, but mostly, it's play by the numbers. I don't know if it would appeal to a 12 year old, but it could have appealed to a guy of any age who dreams of what he could do if only he were allowed to manage a baseball team. But it would have been far more effective in that way if, instead of having the players played by actors who developed the usual collection of quirky characters, the producer had managed to convince the real players of a real losing team to appear in this movie. Then it truly would have been fantasy baseball at its finest, and more realistic. Not a bad movie, but not a memorable one.

Little Big League was one of my favorite movies as a kid. Growing up in Minnesota I thought it was the coolest thing that there was a movie about our Twins, and a good movie at that. Being a baseball player is every kids' dream, and owning one would be the next best thing. This movie, unlike some sports films, accurately shows the game of baseball and what it is like on and off the field. The acting is fairly good and the characters and story line are not one dimensional and boring like some kid's movies. It is humorous but can be very serious at times. Watching it makes me feel young again and reminds me of my love for baseball. Little Big League is a movie that both kids and adults can enjoy.

Baseball movies are better than those for any other sport. Period. End of argument. Perhaps I will go into more detail to explain exactly why this is, but not in this review. Of course, this was thoroughly predictable, but there were enough surprises and highlights to make it thoroughly enjoyable, sort if like a baseball game. It was cool to see the old Mariners. I moved there in 1998 and I was a Marlins fan before that. If you are looking for something that is funny and sweet, you could do a lot worse than Little Big League. I wish that I had seen it when I was ten instead of 61, but better late.

My 2 year old son loves this movie. He sits and watches it over and over all day long. I like the movie also even though I am a hockey fan and have not really followed baseball all the much. Here it is 2006 and I am just seeing this movie for the first time. I noticed that near the end of the movie in the playoff game that when Ken Griffey Jr steps up to the plate that in the back ground there is a large Canadian flag hanging in the stadium. So i checked the credits and it shows nothing about any Canadian filming locations. I was thinking that this had something to do with the Toronto BLue Jays winning the previous 2 world series (1992 & 1993) Thanks

A charming fantasy/comedy,etc. about a junior high school kid who inherits the Minnesota Twins from his late grandfather and soon takes over as manager. He then convinces his players to have fun. After all, they are getting paid to play baseball. I think it works well on all counts. Watch for cameos by real life Major Leaguers. Sit back and enjoy!! *** out of ****

Light family comedy, fun and well done. All the actors and pro ballplayers were obviously having a great time making this movie, and that adds to the charm. Solid performances from John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop), Wolfgang Bodison (A Few Good Men), and Tim Busfield (Byrds of Paradise). Along with a great supporting cast, they trump the corny jokes and enliven the fantasy plot. ---------------------------------------- Why does IMDb make us write 10 lines? I thought that was an accurate, succinct review. Need I say more?

This has to be one of the best baseball films ever made, definitely. If you're a true baseball fan, and you have a passion for the sport, then this movie is definitely for you. I thought it was original, and it was a great family movie. It's all topped off with real baseball players which makes it a treat.

I have probably seen this movie 10 times and I still enjoy it as much as the first time.I laughed and smiled all the way through.It was a great family movie.The trick they played on Ken Griffey Jr was priceless.For anyone who hasn`t seen this movie I highly recommend it.

If you're a baseball fan, this is a must see. Billy Heywood is a 12 year old baseball nut that inherits the Minnesota Twins when his grandfather dies. After firing the manager, Billy appoints himself as the new bench boss of the Twins. Sounds completely implausible,0 I know. I avoiding watching this for years because of the train wreck known as Rookie of the Year. They have nothing in common. The writing in this movie is superb. Not only does the script manage to capture what it was like to be a 12 year old, but there was clearly an intelligent baseball fan responsible for much of the movie's dialogue. It's so nice to watch a baseball movie that assumes I might actually understand baseball strategy and appreciate the game's history. However, what truly sets this movie apart are the baseball scenes. Clearly, the extras are (or were) professional baseball players. Even those with speaking parts can all play (or fake it well enough). There's also numerous cameos from a slew of major league baseball players (circa 1994). Terrific supporting performances by Jonathan Silverman, Jason Robards, Timonth Busfield and the two kids who play Billy's best friends. The actor who plays Billy (Luke Edwards) could have been a bit more polished, but maybe that added to the charm. Well worth your time.

Maybe it's because I picked this up at rental during the great season of '98, but I loved this movie. I loved the way the high-concept premise was played out emotionally in the lives of the main character, Billy Heywood, and his various relationships. I enjoyed the baseball scenes which captured the sport's enduring mythic quality among the quiet majority of American boys. (Girls too?) The pacing seemed a bit off, though, and if you hate touchy-feely moments consider yourself