It Ain't Over

Name: It Ain't Over
Genre: Documentary
Released: May 12, 2023
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 79
Cast: Allen Barra, Andy Andres, Carmen Berra, Dale Berra, Larry Berra

2023

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: May 12, 2023 | PG

Starring: Allen Barra, Andy Andres, Carmen Berra, Dale Berra, Larry Berra, Lindsay Berra, Marty Appel, Roger Angell, Tim Berra, Yogi Berra

Summary: Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra is one of baseball’s greatest. He amassed ten World Series rings, 3 MVP awards and 18 All-Star Game appearances. He caught the only perfect game in World Series history. Yet for many his deserved stature was overshadowed by his simply being himself and being recognized more for his unique personality, TVLawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra is one of baseball’s greatest. He amassed ten World Series rings, 3 MVP awards and 18 All-Star Game appearances. He caught the only perfect game in World Series history. Yet for many his deserved stature was overshadowed by his simply being himself and being recognized more for his unique personality, TV commercial appearances and unforgettable “Yogi-isms,” initially head-scratching philosophical nuggets that make a lot more sense the more you think about them. In telling the whole story, It Ain’t Over gives Berra his due in following the life of a savvy, commanding, bad-ball hitting catcher with a squat frame but also a D-Day veteran, loving husband and father and, yes, product endorser and originator (mostly) of his own brand of proverbs now ingrained into everyday life. … Expand

Director: Sean Mullin

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG

Runtime: 98 min

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Liam Lacey

May 24, 2023

A warm-hearted look back at one of professional sport’s most colourful folk heroes, the late Yogi Berra, the documentary, It Ain’ Over, is also a film with a score to settle. Read full review

Steve Davis

Jul 5, 2023

Above everything else, this tribute is a valentine to a man you can’t help but love. Read full review

Mike Scott

Jun 12, 2023

This is the kind of movie that makes you want to sit through the credits, and not for some “hidden” scene featuring superheroes eating shawarma. Rather, it’s because it’s so pleasant you won’t want It Ain’t Over to be over. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

May 11, 2023

A lively, engaging and moving documentary. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

May 19, 2023

Sean Mullin’s documentary It Ain’t Over is literally inside baseball. The film is essentially a Berra family project, an attempt to rehabilitate the professional reputation of someone who often doesn’t get his due as a player. Read full review

Michael Phillips

May 19, 2023

The movie itself is more of a square than a circle — straightforward and honorific, peppered with old and newer archival footage. Read full review

Peter Rainer

May 12, 2023

[An] affectionate documentary. Read full review

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rannynm

Jun 8, 2023

It Ain’t Over is a captivating inspirational documentary that highlights an important story, and really connected with me. I definitely felt moved and more knowledgeable afterwards.

This film tells the story of Yogi Berra (Lawrence Peter Berra), an Italian immigrant who had a talent forIt Ain’t Over is a captivating inspirational documentary that highlights an important story, and really connected with me. I definitely felt moved and more knowledgeable afterwards.

This film tells the story of Yogi Berra (Lawrence Peter Berra), an Italian immigrant who had a talent for baseball from a young age. Although he had an outstanding ability to catch balls, he was extremely unappreciated in the sports industry when he first started out. Yogi didn’t exactly fit the image of a stereotypical NBA star at the time, but he didn’t let that stop him. After many rocky patches, Yogi eventually found a home with the New York Yankees, where he managed to work his way to a top position, and became one of the best players in baseball history.

I really appreciate the structure of the film; it’s easy to follow and gives a lot of insight about Yogi as a person. Throughout the film are interviews with people from Yogi's life, including his close family and friends. These are people that knew him personally and their input helps create a strong foundation for the film. It helped me get a better understanding of who Yogi was, and the positive effect that he left on people. Additionally, the storytelling is strong. The film incorporates so many important details of Yogi's life in such an honest way. There are examples of people such as Jackie Robinson, who he really helped and respected. This documentary is going to make the world remember Yogi Berra in a positive and bright way, which defines who he was. The cinematography is outstanding. I really enjoyed the incorporation of archival footage from Yogi's life, along with present day videos that showcase the evolution of professional baseball.

The film’s message is to always follow your dreams no matter what other people tell you.

I give It Ain’t Over 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It releases in select theaters on May 12, 2023. By Mikella G., KIDS FIRST!… Expand

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