Million Dollar Arm

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: May 16, 2014

7.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 80 Ratings

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OrmanMay 19, 2014

Don’t get me wrong, Million Dollar Arm is not an academy award winner in any sense of motion pictures. Saying that explains in my mind why the critics for the most part have been lukewarm about the movie. However, what this movie is, is aDon’t get me wrong, Million Dollar Arm is not an academy award winner in any sense of motion pictures. Saying that explains in my mind why the critics for the most part have been lukewarm about the movie. However, what this movie is, is a positive movie. It demonstrates to the viewer the psychology of thinking about yourself first verses thinking about the welfare of the people around you. This is not a religious movie, but it does have a kind of spiritual under-current to it.Because the “spiritual” side of this philosophy should be endorsed by religions, I would think more people would want to see this movie.
Bottom line, besides being entertaining, the movie gives a positive message for our society to ponder—unlike other movies that are liked by the critics.… Expand

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rpatelrpatelMay 17, 2014

very nice movie...good sports, fish out of water, romantic comedy and well shot, good music, good scenary. it is in the style of best exotic marigold hotel. Pretty funny at times. main complaint from anyone would be it is predictable andvery nice movie...good sports, fish out of water, romantic comedy and well shot, good music, good scenary. it is in the style of best exotic marigold hotel. Pretty funny at times. main complaint from anyone would be it is predictable and you likley have seen similar type movies before. But if you love the fomula, this formula is great.… Expand

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LeZeeMay 16, 2014

The Hollywood's exploration of India based subjects is continuing. I have been enjoying those. Something quite refreshing which traveling on a new perspective to entertain the world audience. Especially, this movie was not a bigger one likeThe Hollywood's exploration of India based subjects is continuing. I have been enjoying those. Something quite refreshing which traveling on a new perspective to entertain the world audience. Especially, this movie was not a bigger one like 'Slumdog Millionaire' or 'Life of Pi', but cute emotional family drama like 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'.

It was a biopic-sport-drama about an American sports agent, J. B. Bernstein, who brought two young fastest arm Indians to the States to train as the professional baseball pitchers. Before that, he conducts a reality show called 'Million Dollar Arm' in various Indian locations to find the perfect one. In the end he gets two and takes back them to the country. What follows is the cultural collision where these two finds hard to fit in and perform. With many inspiring lines and tears in our eyes it comes to the conclusion.

It was a nice story and inspiring. This movie teaches many things like about family values, sharing culture, hard work for a better future, having faith, true love and all the above the most deserved second chance. It was a predictable story. The minor problem with the movie was it won't explain thoroughly some of the contents it portrays. It is due to cultural different some will have a hard time to figure it out the meaning of it. But for South Asians and Indo-American it will be a perfect movie.

The movie had more than sufficient humorous scenes and many of them were in an Indian accent. I had a great time laughing for those comedies. Those comedies are because of the difference pronunciation of the same word between the people of two countries. The character Amit is the center of the attract when it comes to the humour. In the other end, especially in the second half the story drags most of its parts towards the sentiments. I can't say it was unnecessary, but truly was impeccable and touching.

‘‘They need to know
that you care them’’

I never knew this director. After checking out his filmography, yeah, I have watched many and liked a couple of his movies, especially 'Lars and the Real Girl'. He did a great job, especially shooting in Indian summer is not an easy task. He himself told in Q&A meet about his struggles. All the actors well cooped. John Hamm's one of the best performances. No doubt he was remarkable.

The boys from 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Life of Pi' are the two Indian characters. Suraj Sharma as Rinku and Madhur Mittal as Dinesh did justice to the respective roles, though they were not similar kind of face to the real ones like usually filmmakers choose for a biopic. They were really good, did key performances alongside John Hamm's JB character. Lake Bell was a surprised attraction of the movie. I found her kind of cute in some of the scenes than never before. And other major attractions were Alan Akin with his usual incredible show in the small span, and a few others, especially that Indian character called Amit.

Even before it was released many had criticised it by saying a TV movie and so 90s. But I had faith in it and watched and it never disappointed me. I have already said in my many reviews that I love tearjerker movies, so it was my perfect one. Some mighty one's are releasing on the same week this movie hitting the screen. I believe this is the only one pure family drama that one could ask for an alternate. In fact best by so far in this summer, according to the family friendly films. I highly recommend it, but all you need is to have a low expectation.… Expand

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skybluezMay 16, 2014

Don't listen to the critics on this one. This film is thoroughly enjoyable. I have to say that the previews didn't appeal to me very much even though I love movies about baseball. There is very little baseball in the film. It's a storyDon't listen to the critics on this one. This film is thoroughly enjoyable. I have to say that the previews didn't appeal to me very much even though I love movies about baseball. There is very little baseball in the film. It's a story about how greed over relationships can affect happiness. The acting is great, the true story is great and it's shot well. There is really nothing not to like unless you hate anything sentimental. My husband and I both loved it even though he's more into action and I'm more into art films.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonMay 26, 2014

Million Dollar Arm was funny and very heartwarming. Jon Hamm and the others like Suraj Sharma were great. This story about three friends who live in India who win a show to become the greatest baseball players. Well excecuted but with pacingMillion Dollar Arm was funny and very heartwarming. Jon Hamm and the others like Suraj Sharma were great. This story about three friends who live in India who win a show to become the greatest baseball players. Well excecuted but with pacing flaws. This is a new type of Disney movies. It was great but only a one time watch.… Expand

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kurasanwichJun 1, 2014

I watch >150 baseball games a year. As a baseball movie, its ok. but just as a movie it works. captures India in all its glory. good character development and has that feel good stuff that disney film's are known for. its touching andI watch >150 baseball games a year. As a baseball movie, its ok. but just as a movie it works. captures India in all its glory. good character development and has that feel good stuff that disney film's are known for. its touching and entertaining, worth the time.… Expand

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zmgalen2000May 31, 2014

Outstanding, touching, and hilarious film. It is well written and keeps the viewer entertained the whole time. However, don't bring young kids to the film. It uses some strong adult language. I recommend all Tweens and above see this movie.Outstanding, touching, and hilarious film. It is well written and keeps the viewer entertained the whole time. However, don't bring young kids to the film. It uses some strong adult language. I recommend all Tweens and above see this movie. It is insanely amazing! One of the best movies I have ever seen!… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzMay 17, 2015

Million Dollar Arm is an enjoyable, feel good movie about an incredible too story. It certainly feels a little too "Disney" in places, but it's still a solid film from start to finish.

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JoesatmoesMar 27, 2015

As a sports movie, it doesn't really bring anything incredibly 'new', apart form the culture that they show from India (which is a really nice addition to the movie, whether it actually happened that way or no, and definitely saves it fromAs a sports movie, it doesn't really bring anything incredibly 'new', apart form the culture that they show from India (which is a really nice addition to the movie, whether it actually happened that way or no, and definitely saves it from just being a 5/10). Overall the casting is well done, and I enjoyed it well enough. It's passable.… Expand