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gleenoblyFeb 5, 2012

A+ for the message.
A+ for a great underdog story.
A+ for the cast. A for cinematography. A for the A's (da duh bump) B for airport scene. I am not a sports person, but I must say that I love sports movies. Moneyball is no exception. WhileA+ for the message.
A+ for a great underdog story.
A+ for the cast.
A for cinematography.
A for the A's (da duh bump)
B for airport scene.

I am not a sports person, but I must say that I love sports movies. Moneyball is no exception. While it didn't have that extreme wow factor, it was still very inspiring, especially being a true story. I am a fan of history and learning about things; it was nice to learn more about the Oakland A's.

What a spectacular message this movie delivers. There are a lot of nay sayers in life. It is important to be flexible, but generally we as people are creatures of habit. We say we embrace change but we don't really mean it. You really have to put your mind to it to genuinely be open to change. We see that true and true in the characters that Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill play. And, as we learn in movies like Blindside and Pursuit of Happyness, don't ever give up, don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't.

I love the plot. The dichotomy between flashbacks and present time. And family struggles, like Brad's character being divorced but still wearing his wedding ring. And having to talk to his wife's husband. And trying to raise his 12 year old daughter.

The only thing that I can think of that this movie needed to improve on is the airport scene, which, mind you, is very very very minor. Just that this occurred in late 2001 and 2002 and beyond, which is post 9/11. Meaning that you wouldn't be able to greet or say goodbye to your loved ones right at the plane gate. What with the advent of the TSA.

I am delighted that this movie introduced me to Mrs. Lenka Kripac. And her lovely song The Show, which I can definitely relate to at this time in my life. I think it is very cool that she is half Australian and Czech. And she shares the same birthday as a friend of mine.

I do not like Brad, but I respect his success and I enjoyed him in this movie. I love Jonah - he is a big reason why I saw this movie in the first place. Cool to see the following people: Robin Wright (Beowulf, Unbreakable, Princess Bride), Reed Diamond (Journeyman, 24, Dollhouse), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Mission Impossible 3), Glenn Morshower (24, Transformers, Xman).
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HalfwelshmanAug 3, 2012

A film about the link between sport and mathematics really shouldn't be this entertaining. Through a combination of great acting, a clever script and sheer energy, Moneyball is certainly up there with the top sports movies. It questions theA film about the link between sport and mathematics really shouldn't be this entertaining. Through a combination of great acting, a clever script and sheer energy, Moneyball is certainly up there with the top sports movies. It questions the very foundations of, and morality behind big-money US sports, and how shallow and mercenary they have become over the years. Brad Pitt is simply spellbinding as the ambitious but troubled and volatile baseball team manager Billy Beane, and Jonah Hill leaves his Superbad days long behind him with a mature and effortlessly natural performance as Peter Brand, an economics graduate who impresses Beane with his knowledge of baseball statistics and is hired to be the brains behind the Oakland Athletics. As the most memorable sport films tend to be, Moneyball is a good old-fashioned underdog story based on a series of truly remarkable real events. The only thing I question about the film is the need to fall back on tried and tested sports movie cliches for the finale - slow-motion, muffled sound, you name it it's in there, and it somewhat undermines the whole show. Some aspects of the film's plot can also be difficult to follow if you're unfamiliar with baseball, but it would be unfair to mark a film down harshly for a lack of viewer knowledge. These are very minor gripes in the grand scheme of things, and Moneyball is still a compelling viewing experience, and for the most part, a refreshingly different take on a sports movie.… Expand

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garethvkSep 23, 2011

Baseball economics has long a source of serious debate amongst fans, players, and teams. The contentious issues of how to divide the revenue in an equitable manner led to the cancellation of the playoffs and World Series in 1994 and is stillBaseball economics has long a source of serious debate amongst fans, players, and teams. The contentious issues of how to divide the revenue in an equitable manner led to the cancellation of the playoffs and World Series in 1994 and is still largely unresolved today. While smaller market teams are given funds from a luxury tax imposed on larger payroll teams, it still fails to provide an even competitive playing field when large market teams, such as the New York Yankees, can field teams with a $225 million-plus payroll while the smaller market teams have to make do with budgets often under $40 million. Naturally, this has put many teams at a competitive disadvantage and most feel that they have no chance to win long-term, even as they develop cheap homegrown talent in their minor-league systems. They lose said talent to the larger market clubs once players become eligible for free agency. It is against this backdrop that the new film â… Expand

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lahaineJan 10, 2012

I really tried liking Moneyball, but in the end I couldn't succumb to this. I'm obviously in the minority who didn't enjoy this film that much, but I can admit it was a well meaning film and Pitt gives a decent performance. Despite whatI really tried liking Moneyball, but in the end I couldn't succumb to this. I'm obviously in the minority who didn't enjoy this film that much, but I can admit it was a well meaning film and Pitt gives a decent performance. Despite what people may say, the movie does go into detail with baseball and its statistics. Its easy to assume that a sheer lack of interest in baseball contributed to one's dislike for Moneyball, but that's not the case, it goes a little deeper than that. The story seemed a bit formulaic and the movie was quite longer than it needed to be. It had some sharp dialogue work, but the movie on a whole didn't 'wow' me in any way.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Feb 13, 2012

"Moneyball" is a good film. As MarcDoyle said it's not a great film, but it's emotionally involving. Aaron Sorkin does a great job of this. He uses his witty clever words he did in "The Social Network" and applies to Brad Pitt, in which"Moneyball" is a good film. As MarcDoyle said it's not a great film, but it's emotionally involving. Aaron Sorkin does a great job of this. He uses his witty clever words he did in "The Social Network" and applies to Brad Pitt, in which allowing him to stand up at his best as Billy Beane, the man who let the crappy Oaklands Athletics team into historical victory. As much as this is a sports movie, it's also a movie to think carefully about.… Expand

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RikandersonSep 28, 2011

An intellectual baseball movie! Neat look into interaction between GM, manager, players, and to a limited extent ownership. Baseball action kept to a reasonable minimum, and the actor-players were excellent, as well as the top of the cast.An intellectual baseball movie! Neat look into interaction between GM, manager, players, and to a limited extent ownership. Baseball action kept to a reasonable minimum, and the actor-players were excellent, as well as the top of the cast. Ending was a bit unsatisfying, but stayed true to fact. Look for two acting nominations at the top of the cast, Jonah Hill was the highlight of the film.… Expand

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todayorOct 3, 2011

I don't like baseball. Repeat, I really don't like baseball, however I enjoyed this film. It manages to navigate, quite possibly, the most cliched genre and subject matter of all time in a unique and involving way. At times it stalls, but notI don't like baseball. Repeat, I really don't like baseball, however I enjoyed this film. It manages to navigate, quite possibly, the most cliched genre and subject matter of all time in a unique and involving way. At times it stalls, but not an amount even close to the actual favorite American pastime.… Expand

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Isaac_SharkOct 6, 2011

I didn't see any problems with this movie until the end. I simply dragged for far too long. I wanted it to end, so I could say I loved it, but it didn't. The ending was fantastic, so I suppose that was the payoff for the extra 30 minuetsI didn't see any problems with this movie until the end. I simply dragged for far too long. I wanted it to end, so I could say I loved it, but it didn't. The ending was fantastic, so I suppose that was the payoff for the extra 30 minuets Moneyball forced me to watch. I recommend it, but prepare to be bored.… Expand

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cacoDec 28, 2011

Very nice movie, with a great and captivating plot, you just cannot take the eyes out of the screen.
Different of many of the baseball movies, you cant predict the end before the film ends. awesome.
And Brad Pitt, now amazing as Producer

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Bruce722Jan 19, 2013

Moneyball was an exceptional movie and one of the best sports movies in recent years. Brad Pitt's supreme acting ability carries this film but the plot is also very interesting. Being a sports fan, I was familiar with most of the content inMoneyball was an exceptional movie and one of the best sports movies in recent years. Brad Pitt's supreme acting ability carries this film but the plot is also very interesting. Being a sports fan, I was familiar with most of the content in the film but what was most interesting, to me at least, was seeing how wrong so many "experts" were and how people refuse to learn from their prior mistakes. Look across the professional sports world and you still see people making the same mistakes that Billy Beane fought against a little over a decade ago. Nonetheless, the movie, though long, was not boring at all and I think most people would enjoy watching it, even those who are not baseball fans. Ultimately I think that's something unique about this film. Yes, it is a sports movie but it isn't necessarily about the sport of baseball but rather one person's fight against the prehistoric culture of baseball. That journey, and how well Bennett Miller directed the movie, is what is truly worth watching. RIP fat Jonah Hill... you will be missed.… Expand

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Tss5078Feb 22, 2013

If you're not a baseball fan, you're going to find Moneyball boring and a little bit confusing. I am an avid baseball fan and saw this film about the inner working of the front office to be extremely interesting and just plain awesome. TheIf you're not a baseball fan, you're going to find Moneyball boring and a little bit confusing. I am an avid baseball fan and saw this film about the inner working of the front office to be extremely interesting and just plain awesome. The Oakland Athletics are a small market team and can't afford to put a hundred and fifty million dollar team of stars on the field every years, so how can they possibly compete? It's a problem faced by almost half the teams in Major League Baseball, while teams the Yankees and Red Sox win year after year, teams like Royals haven't made the playoffs in twenty-five years! In sports, if you can't win, you can't draw fans and make a profit, so when you can't afford a winning team, you were just screwed, until Moneyball. Based on the true story of Oakland Athletics General Manager, Billy Beane, the film follows his creation of a system to judge players on more than just the basic scouting and numbers that have been used for a hundred years. Using this system, Beane and others who followed, have been able to compete with much lower payrolls, changing the face of Baseball. Brad Pitt is terrific as Beane and most definitely earned his Oscar nominations, but where did Jonah Hill's come from? I love Jonah Hill, but his character was as generic and boring as they come. In Moneyball, Hill plays Brad Pitt's sidekick, and is nothing more than a boring statistician, I've seen B-Movie performances that upstaged his in this film! If you love sports and want to know more about the behind the scenes aspect of it, Moneyball is a terrific film to use, but if you're not much of a fan and don't really care about sports, that you will just find this film boring. It's geared to a very specific type of moviegoer and if you're not into sports, you won't be into Moneyball.… Expand

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TTW107Apr 21, 2012

Very entertaining movie in every way. I never thought stats could be that exciting but Moneyball proved me wrong. Brad Pitt is brilliant and so long fat Jonah Hill, you will be missed.

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subhadip1524Dec 26, 2011

Brad Pitt done a great job in this movie...some of the part of the movie like the phone trading scene is really awesome..i am not a baseball fan even dont know much about the A"team...but after watching MONEYBALL "" i came to know lot moreBrad Pitt done a great job in this movie...some of the part of the movie like the phone trading scene is really awesome..i am not a baseball fan even dont know much about the A"team...but after watching MONEYBALL "" i came to know lot more things about this game and about its buisness.… Expand

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keanexNov 12, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a fan of sports movies, but not a fan of baseball. What I like about a well-done sports movie, though, is that they make the sports side of the film secondary. Much like non-football fans can sympathize with the human narratives within 'Friday Night Lights', I found myself hoping that the non-traditional ideas presented to baseball would prevail. While the film, like real life, does not necessarily have a happy ending, it shows some insight into a strategy that apparently changed the game of baseball. I liked the acting, Brad Pitt is always great, and Jonah Hill fits his role nicely. I mostly found myself cheering for Chris Pratt though, after he was so doubted. A great film, not just for sports fans.… Expand

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hurricneJan 28, 2012

This film takes a relatively mundane subject matter and makes a great film out of it. Pitt delivers as does Hill. Great soundtrack and stylistic filming.

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AwesomeReviewerMar 26, 2012

The basic movie is about how winning isnâ

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cameronmorewoodNov 7, 2012

A well acted sports drama. Moneyball takes a new approach to the genre in that it focuses on creating good dialogue and an interesting plot rather than winning its audience over with a sappy comeback story.

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ydnar4Mar 23, 2015

Moneyball is the second film by director Bennett Miller who seems to specialize in bringing true stories to the big screen but these true stories aren't very well known by the general public. Moneyball stars Brad Pitt who is strong in theMoneyball is the second film by director Bennett Miller who seems to specialize in bringing true stories to the big screen but these true stories aren't very well known by the general public. Moneyball stars Brad Pitt who is strong in the film but in some circumstances it seems like he is hogging the spotlight. Pitt is also surrounded by an underused supporting cast. Jonah Hill proves that he can handle a dramatic role just as well as a comedic one and Philip Seymour Hoffman collaborates with Miller once again but I wish i had've seen more of him. Chris Pratt and Robin Wright also have roles in the film. Moneyball avoids the common cliches of underdog sports movies by focusing on the General Manager of the sport club rather than an athlete. Moneyball shows the world that professional baseball is not really even fair these days and that the game needed to be revolutionized by evening the playing field.… Expand

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audreythomas25Feb 28, 2016

Moneyball is a great sports movie, yes, but it will also cross audiences. It's one of the year's finest.

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alejandro970Jul 7, 2023

A notorious example that certain sciences, such as mathematics, have practical applications in sport. It may not be to the taste of those who don't understand baseball, but the performances of Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill make it bearable and engaging.

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ahmedaiman9999Aug 16, 2018

I'm not a fan of Baseball. Actually, I don't even know anything about this game. I'm also not a big fan of Sports movies in general. Also, this movie has a generic story that could have easily made Moneyball already dated. That's why I puttedI'm not a fan of Baseball. Actually, I don't even know anything about this game. I'm also not a big fan of Sports movies in general. Also, this movie has a generic story that could have easily made Moneyball already dated. That's why I putted this movie off for a very long time, and I really regret doing that.

Director Bennett Miller, along with screenwriters, Steven Zaillian, and Aaron Sorkin took a story that sounds uninteresting and turned it into an enjoyable movie that is funny, intense, and very touching in equal measure. I didn't know that Aaron Sorkin co-wrote the script but I felt his touches while watching the movie till I became completely sure that he co-wrote its script even before I check that out.

The dialogue is so smart and sharp, and Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill were both great, especially Brad Pitt, and they had an incredible chemistry that made the dialogue even more captivating.

Let's face it, no director-screenwriter collaboration can beat Fincher-Sorkin's one. But that , by no means, means that Bennett Miller didn't do a great job directing this movie. Besides the fact that he made a very good-looking movie, he captured some truly magical cinematic moments that can stick in my head for a very long time. A very long sequence near the end, in particular, that is about ten minutes is easily one of the most riveting and gripping sequences I've ever watched. I was literally on the edge of my seat sweating, and putting my hands on head. It was really stressful and exhausting to watch. Also, the moments Billy Beane, Pitt's character, has with his daughter are just delightful to watch.

Nevertheless, Moneyball's problem, IMO, is that it's a bit boring! Its runtime is 133 min, and the movie definitely could have been way shorter. The problem is that there is too much talk that I really wasn't interested in, and most importantly, didn't need to. The movie lost me sometimes at the middle and the very end.

Billy Beane is a well-written and grounded character that brought to life by Brad Pitt's Oscar-nominated performance. It had a lot of development, and it was a very interesting character. That being said, I felt that his backstory isn't complete. I think it was interesting at the beginning, but then the movie just ignored his past. As a result, I felt like there was something is missing in this character. The movie actually did keep advancing his backstory forward in a way that connect very well with the ongoing events of the movie, but that, unfortunately, didn't happen after the first act anymore.

Overall, I loved Moneyball so much, and enjoyed watching it quiet a bit, and I didn't even think that I was going to like it.

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LivingTribunalMay 30, 2019

This is what all sports movie should be. This movie showed Billy Beane's unbelievable story with awesome plots. Also, the score and the song was amazing.

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Movie3Jul 15, 2018

I found this slow movie to be very interesting. It's not a sports movie in the traditional sense, but the economics of it. Well done.

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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020

As a Brit, I never expected to be so thoroughly engaged about a sport I do not follow. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are able to bring this film to life with spectacular performances that hold up what I would consider to be a slightlyAs a Brit, I never expected to be so thoroughly engaged about a sport I do not follow. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are able to bring this film to life with spectacular performances that hold up what I would consider to be a slightly run-of-the-mill story.… Expand

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GIjOE54Feb 17, 2023

Moneyball covers the real life story of Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane and his implementation of the then controversial sabermetrics to the game of baseball during the 2002 MLB season to stay competitive after losing key players and beingMoneyball covers the real life story of Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane and his implementation of the then controversial sabermetrics to the game of baseball during the 2002 MLB season to stay competitive after losing key players and being given no budget to court new ones. Like all dramatized adaptions of real life stories, there are inaccuracies, but for the most part, they don’t detract from the story. The dialogue and acting are phenomenal with humor that often lands. The minimal soundtrack is memorable and the sound design itself is strong. It’s not without flaws, mainly the story jump cutting a little too much and flash back sequences to Billy’s time as a player not greatly implemented. Still, these flaws are for the most part, minor and should not steer one away from what is a solid sports history movie.… Expand

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Maverick_2023Aug 22, 2023

This film has totally escaped my attention before now. Never heard of it. Totally enjoyed the subject and the performances.

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ShiiraDec 5, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the pitching, stupid. If your team has an ace on the staff, then half the battle is already won. Some pop in the bat doesn't hurt either. The Bears, a motley group of little-league castoffs whom no other team in their division would ever pick, only start to win after their beer-guzzling manager Morris Buttermaker recruits Amanda Wurlitzer, a gender-breaking pitcher with a dominant curve(she's pre-Chelsea Baker, the knuckleball phenom) that the ex-professional ballplayer had decided two years ago was all washed-up as a daughter. On-base percentage doesn't win you games, it's the sound of the ball hitting the catcher's mitt, and the umpire calling the batter out on strikes, swinging or otherwise. In contrast to their former starter Rudi Stein, Amanda is Peppermint Patty to his Charlie Brown; she's unhittable; she keeps her clothes on, but the Bears still lose 1-0, because Lupus, f*****' Lupus, that "booger-eating moron," can't hit the cut-off man from left-field, and lets the game-winning run score. It's not all his fault, though. The Bears can't hit. Never mind the homerun, three games into the season, and the team is still searching for their first baserunner. Coach Buttermaker sees his team's offensive deficiencies, and practically invents Moneyball. So embarrassed was Ahmad by his opening game errors to the Yankees that he hid out in a tree(after a half-inning forfeit), still can't get on base, but the coach knows that the black kid is fast, so the drunkard promises to teach him how to bunt. Ahmad's hero should be Malcolm X, not Hank Aaron, because sabermetrics preaches the theory of "by any means necessary". In "Moneyball", you half-expect to hear a reprise of Bizet's "Carmen", when Oakland A's free-agent pickup Scott Hatteberg, previously the catcher for the Boston Red Sox(damaged goods due to a bum shoulder), makes error upon error, as if the converted first baseman was in communion with Toby Whitewood. To manager Art Howe, he's bad news. But GM Billy Beane, acting on advice from his assistant Peter Brand, a sabermetrics guru, thinks Hatteberg can still play the game. Despite not having Ahmad's wheels, Beane's pet project has the ability to get on base. Hatteberg walks. It's a talent which makes him proportionately more valuable than Mariners' leadoff hitter Ichiro Suzuki, because despite his annual 200 hits, the ten-time all-star swings at a lot of first pitches, resulting in a relatively low on-base percentage, the stat that trumps batting average as the real barometer of worth to the new school, founded by Brand's hero Bill James. Hatteberg, therefore, is worth the trouble, so like Buttermaker teaching Tanner the fundamentals of shortstop, it's Ron Washington's job to make people forget about Giambi by turning the ruined catcher into a functional first baseman. (Washington had his own demon: cocaine.) History shows that Beane's gambit paid off(Hatteberg batted .280, and had a fielding percentage of .994), but it's somewhat misleading and downright downright dishonest, narrative-wise, that "Moneyball" should cast this role player as the lynchpin to this financially-strapped team's miracle on the field(the A's sported a payroll three times less than the Yankees: $41M to $126M). Contrary to the sabermetrics propaganda of the film, the 2002 Oakland A's did not win a MLB-high 103 games because Beane traded Carlos Pena to Detroit, which, in effect, forced Howe's hand into playing Hatteberg. It was the pitching, stupid. Oakland had three Amandas: Tim Hudson, Barry Zito, and Mark Mulder. Heck, even the last man in the rotation, Cory Lidle, was more relevant than the pitchers "Moneyball" makes mention of: Chad Bradford, a submarine middle reliever, and late-season addition Ricardo Rincon, whose acquisition from the Indians inspires such elation in Brand, you would think that Hudson just threw another shutout. Unlike "The Bad News Bears", where the Bears face the Yankees, the A's never did get the chance to square off with the fat cats, losing somewhat ignominiously in the ALDS to the Twins(payroll $40M), who are, perhaps, every bit the underdog that Beane's team was, in five games. The real climax to "Moneyball", judging by the postscript, occurs in "Fever Pitch", when Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore run onto the field in Yankee Stadium after the Sox clinch the pennant(en route to their World Series win over the Cards), since the film gives Beane's methods all the credit. Does Moneyball work? Well, in the 1976 Michael Ritchie film, while the walks and hit batters keep the Bears alive in that final game with the Yanks, it's Kelly Leak's moonshot that nearly wins it all for the overachievers. Some pop in the bat doesn't hurt. Exhibit A: Miguel Tejada, with his 34 HRs and 131 RBIs. Lucky for the A's, he just swung away, walking only 38 times in 162 games. Then again, Leak doesn't accept the free pass and ends up getting thrown out at home plate.… Expand

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supersigyOct 1, 2011

Like the Social Network this movie is getting blown out of proportion. The Social Network was not a movie that defined the internet generation. It was simply a movie about the formation of facebook. But it was well made, funny, and exiting.Like the Social Network this movie is getting blown out of proportion. The Social Network was not a movie that defined the internet generation. It was simply a movie about the formation of facebook. But it was well made, funny, and exiting. Moneyball is not a film about corporate greed or human nature. Its a movie about baseball. Nothing more. It too is well made, funny, but unfortunately more dull than exciting. Like a midseason game this movie has moments of grace but ultimately the limits of its own game and the low stakes make the attention span drift at times.… Expand

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EvanSSep 27, 2011

It's a solid movie and reminded me more of All the President's Men rather than The Natural, so the target sports audience are bound to be let down. Like Miller's "Capote" there's a detached coolness that works pretty well here, yet someIt's a solid movie and reminded me more of All the President's Men rather than The Natural, so the target sports audience are bound to be let down. Like Miller's "Capote" there's a detached coolness that works pretty well here, yet some scenes feel bizarely sedated.… Expand

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JamesLSep 26, 2011

Unlike "The Social Network" where the subject matter of computer became secondary to the subject matter of human behavior, this film does not achieve that transformation. One just keeps thinking baseball and more baseball with the occasionalUnlike "The Social Network" where the subject matter of computer became secondary to the subject matter of human behavior, this film does not achieve that transformation. One just keeps thinking baseball and more baseball with the occasional glimpse of the human purpose behind it all. Pitt is an excellent actor but I could not help but think that the script was written to provide him a shot at an Oscar. There is nothing wrong with that but he dominates the film to the point of exhaustion. The film left me emotionless which I do not think was the intent. A noble effort but I don't think it worked in getting its message about life out.… Expand

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BikerjamesSep 26, 2011

Yet another sports film, but at least it isn't about boxing like the last few. The story is simple, manager Billy Beane of the Oakland Athletics decides to put together a team of supposed misfits using statistical analysis instead of theYet another sports film, but at least it isn't about boxing like the last few. The story is simple, manager Billy Beane of the Oakland Athletics decides to put together a team of supposed misfits using statistical analysis instead of the usual methods because their small market team can't afford the expensive players. There is a side story showing him with his daughter that adds absolutely nothing to the movie at all - I guess it was put in there to try and get women to see the movie. It is well written and acted throughout, although there are slow moments. I have to say, however, I was really happy at the ending. For most sports movies there is a team or person who is considered the underdog and they come back and win it at the end. That did not happen here (not a spoiler since the story is based on a real happening and the Oakland Athletics did not win that year). Overall a decent day at the movies but won't be a blu-ray purchase for me later.… Expand

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jredekopOct 9, 2011

Interesting baseball drama that's simply different than most sports movies that come out these days. Moneyball is more about the sport, and doesn't try to be as much of a heartfelt drama that some others try to be. It goes away from theInteresting baseball drama that's simply different than most sports movies that come out these days. Moneyball is more about the sport, and doesn't try to be as much of a heartfelt drama that some others try to be. It goes away from the formulas that been used on countless other sports movies over the past decade (such as The Blind Side, Remember the Titans, Invincible, etc.). However, it's not a perfect movie. It tends to drag on in come scenes that have you losing interest. Nobody really has a standout performance like some critics are saying, but nobody feels truly outcast. Overall, it's an enjoyable movie that won't let baseball fans down, but is accessible enough for people unfamiliar with the game.… Expand

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TokyochuchuOct 20, 2012

I know absolutely nothing about baseball but Moneyball was an entertaining movie. Pitt and Hoffman are excellent and it's always a pleasure to see someone sticking it to the man. Moneyball is fun but unessential viewing.

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FDT44Feb 15, 2012

Equipped with a deftly slick script, deluges of heart and tenderness in the most latent instances of banalities, ballasted by a winsomely charismatic Pitt, is 2011's "Moneyball;" the biopic sports drama that keeps the jargon and economic talkEquipped with a deftly slick script, deluges of heart and tenderness in the most latent instances of banalities, ballasted by a winsomely charismatic Pitt, is 2011's "Moneyball;" the biopic sports drama that keeps the jargon and economic talk terse, and brings human nature to the forefront. What emerges, is a film about life, laden with its struggles, challenges, losses, and triumphants, with baseball, inconsequentially as its backdrop. For the ardent sports enthusiast, much of the "art" of the game is captured, however, it is presented in a manner that is near the fringes of condescension and whose suspension of disbelief and disregard can become offensive to witness. Moreover, the story (albeit "true") is deliberately told in fallacy in order to dramatize the truth (can't forget it's Hollywood). This is specifically true in the ball club's roster, of which wasn't as aggregated with misfits as the film suggests. Nevertheless, "Moneyball" is a tale that is told with passion, diligence, and finesse, (Zaillian and Sorkin) thanks largely in part to Pitt's amiable character and delivery. While the errors in the film will be hardly noticeable to most, it is certain that the film will leave many thoroughly entertained and ready to dust off the old mitt and get the shoulders warm for throwing. It's bound to earn one's admiration far past the seventh-inning stretch; no stops to concessions for this one.… Expand

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TastyJamProjectOct 18, 2011

It's obvious Aaron Sorkin had influence on this film, and his writing, Pitt and Hill's performances make Moneyball entertaining. I loved it coming out of the theatre, but days later I now don't like it as much, the story was uneven,It's obvious Aaron Sorkin had influence on this film, and his writing, Pitt and Hill's performances make Moneyball entertaining. I loved it coming out of the theatre, but days later I now don't like it as much, the story was uneven, especially in the end. The buzz about Jonah Hill is true; he may deserve an Oscar nomination, but Seymour Hoffman gives another exuberant performance. Worth seeing, but probably not on the big screen.… Expand

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drlowdonDec 20, 2020

Having lost to the New York Yankees in the 2001 American League Division Series, and with the impending departure of several star players Johnny, Oakland Athletic’s general manager Billy Beane needs to assemble a competitive team for 2002Having lost to the New York Yankees in the 2001 American League Division Series, and with the impending departure of several star players Johnny, Oakland Athletic’s general manager Billy Beane needs to assemble a competitive team for 2002 with Oakland's limited budget. Following a chance meeting with Peter Brand, a young Yale economics graduate, Beane adopts a sabermetrics approach selecting players based on their on-base percentage rather than the usual scouting methods.

Although it is based on a true story Moneyball certainly takes a few ‘Hollywood’ liberties with the source material, much to the annoyance of some of those involved in the real life events apparently! Largely thanks to Brad Pitt’s on screen charm however, this still makes for an entertaining enough movie even for those of us with limited knowledge of baseball.… Expand

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YoMacOct 12, 2011

The movie is well made and has just the right amount of baseball, for those who don't want a 'baseball' flick. The story is well-adapted and benefits from the constraints of a real-life situation, hence the lack of hollywood ending (which IThe movie is well made and has just the right amount of baseball, for those who don't want a 'baseball' flick. The story is well-adapted and benefits from the constraints of a real-life situation, hence the lack of hollywood ending (which I appreciated.) However, I think that Brad Pitt wasn't the best choice for the lead role. He isn't bad per se, but is a bit too much like the Brad we see in other movies. I left the theatre thinking that the pace and content of this show made it more like a TV movie, if that makes sense to anyone. It just lacked that 'wow' factor on some level. In spite of all this, the movie makes you feel good and for that reason I'd recommend it to most.… Expand

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ClariseSamuelsJan 19, 2012

I'm not a sports fan, but baseball is probably the only sport where I know the rules. This film draws you in even if you think there is really no point in being so obsessed with where the ball lands. â

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kontradyktyonOct 16, 2011

Los guiones extraÃdos de situaciones cotidianas y reales son complicados: requieren de una delgada lÃnea que separen los hechos reales de la aÃ±adidura que brinde a los espectadores algo un pocoLos guiones extraÃdos de situaciones cotidianas y reales son complicados: requieren de una delgada lÃnea que separen los hechos reales de la aÃ±adidura que brinde a los espectadores algo un poco mÃ¡s fantÃ¡stico e interesante para mantener un Ã¡nimo importante mientras se observan.

MONEYBALL es un drama biogrÃ¡fico que nos ofrece una serie de lecciones afortunadamente para el punto de vista de cada individuo, ya que carece de un mensaje digerido y esto permite ver la historia desde la objetiva lente de Bennett Miller, cuya originalidad en la direcciÃ³n le brinda a la pelÃcula un ambiente nublado y cadente que resulta atinado.

El guiÃ³n despega lentamente y para algunos pÃºblicos puede resultar cansado, pero la moraleja final vale la pena la decadencia, ya que Miller remata con una muy atinada combinaciÃ³n de mÃºsica-letra-mensaje que deja al pÃºblico con un buen sabor de boca. Cabe destacar tambiÃ©n del guiÃ³n su apegamiento a los hechos en la vida de Billy Beane y el manejo de los mismos para la pantalla grande, el personaje es visto desde diversos puntos de vista y construido a base de situaciones cotidianas y momentos de relativa poca importancia que brindan la oportunidad del pÃºblico para conocer a la persona en todas sus aristas.

Billy Beane es interpretado de forma integral y certera por un Brad Pitt despreocupado y profesional. La actuaciÃ³n seguramente retumbarÃ¡ en las nominaciones como fue el momento de Sandra Bullock con THE BLIND SIDE, y seguramente estarÃ¡ apoyado por los valores que representa el personaje aunque el remate final no sea el final que se esperarÃa en este tipo de pelÃculas. Con un remate importante que invita a la opiniÃ³n y dosis equilibradas de comedia dentro de la cotidianidad, este filme es una reflexiÃ³n atinada cuya revisiÃ³n puede pasarse por alto y quedar en espera para disfrutarla en la sala de su casa a la renta.… Expand

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AlvaradoKTAJun 22, 2012

I was somewhat bored during this film, maybe it was because I don't like baseball and its string-pullers. However, I still enjoyed everything this well written movie offered. And Pitt's acting is great.

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EmptyFilmStockMay 25, 2012

Overall, "Moneyball" is okay. Itâ

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worleyjamersDec 7, 2012

Really good film! Perhaps a bit overrated, but it does feature a brilliant script from Aaron Sorkin, and solid performances all around, especially from Brad Pitt.

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amheretojudgeFeb 22, 2018

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If it comes to bits and pieces and scoring on intense sequences; it doesn't hold back, especially all the scenes between Billy Beane and his daughter which are beautifully innocent and probably the only things that helps binding all of it. Moneyball works as a majestic entertainer for the Baseball fans but if not, then it may come off as reading news as it depends a whole lot of on factual events which may sometimes sound like just plain old news. Bennett Miller is perfect for the job and holds onto it but what really factors in is the screenplay which is filled with compelling arguments and amazing dialogues; kudos to Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian. And on performance level, Brad Pitt offers some of his best work along with a great supporting cast like Jonah Hill. Moneyball has its ups (exhilarating conversations) and downs (an over stretched drama) and more importantly plays for more than 2 hours which could have been edited better but all in all it works.… Expand

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glommanDec 31, 2020

This movie really drags on for 75% of its runtime and that's not mildered by the fact that it's about Baseball, a sport with which I have almost no connection to. It's less about the sport, but more about the characters and the techniquesThis movie really drags on for 75% of its runtime and that's not mildered by the fact that it's about Baseball, a sport with which I have almost no connection to. It's less about the sport, but more about the characters and the techniques that lead to the composition of a team and also Brad Pitt doesn't play himself, so that's a positive for me. All in all, a must watch, if you like Baseball, but I also recommend it, if you want to watch a Sports-Drama.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Moneyball is very much an American sports movie, with the main underdog theme running throughout, a very common theme in such movies. It has a good dose of doubts with sceptical characters questioning Billy's tactics and you can't help but wonder how successful the team can be given the clear defects of the new team. Of course, if your familiar with these types of movies then its easy to guess the ultimate outcome, although when it did get to the end (it ends with text across the screen giving the viewer a rundown of what happened afterwards), I was somewhat surprised with what happened - its not entirely positive in a way, although there is an element of admiration that I think they expect you to feel given the decision that Billy made at the end of the day - I suppose its fair to say that the message behind the outcome is quite an American one, to do with community and doing whats right, you get the idea.

Yes this movie is about a baseball team and so there is certainly plenty of baseball footage within it and talk of baseball terms, the science behind the sport and suchlike, so if you have no interest in that whatsoever then this is obviously not for you. I'm not specifically a fan of baseball as a sport as such, though the story, as I say, has more basic messages behind it, in putting faith in unorthodox methods to find that key thing that turns things around and surprises and amazes people, I suppose. It was quite nice to see the less likely people being listened to, particularly Peter Brand, the overweight, glasses wearing mathematically minded man who is hired to be Billy's assistant, much to the surprise of others (in one of the earlier meetings shown in the movie, others there look at him with an element of surprise and suspicion and ask Billy directly 'does he need to be here?' to which he fervently replies 'yes, yes he does' if I recall). This may all seem rather cheesy and bland in which case again, this movie isn't for you as I'd say probably the majority of the movie consists of scenes between Billy and Peter and footage of baseball games themselves, which, at least the matter anyway could either bore or mystify some. I'd say that where this movie differs from other also loosely based on true story, American sports related movies such as 'The Blind Side', is that its not entirely focussed on one particular underdog character, rather its about the team as a whole. Yes you could easily argue that its all about Billy Beane but its about what he does for the team and where they end up, the principles behind the changes that take place and the response it gets from the outside world, all of that stuff - its close but not quite the same, I suppose. The movie features many scenes which could be seen as rather dry and 'humdrum', although thinking about it, I still managed to watch through to the end of the movie without my mind numbing so much I had to turn over, so it could be worse. There's always the 'based on a true story' tagline which can add an extra interest to such a movie...I can certainly understand the scepticism to the whole idea of basing decisions on who to sign up, on number crunching and statistical patterns - some people seem sure that sport success can never be guaranteed through any amount of maths or science but rather by a keen eye and a real drive etc. but is it true? well, yes you'll have to watch the movie (or look it up on Wikipedia but thats kind of cheating).

Anyway back to my opinions and I'd say that this is an interesting movie, it certainly has some key items as I've said before which you tend to find in American movies, another one being sentimentality, with scenes including Billy going to a someones house with the hopes of signing him up and it turns out (he didn't realise) that he has a young child and there's the somewhat typical/cheesy moment after Billy leaves with the potential signup, their wife and child embracing one another. There are also a couple of scenes involving Billy and his daughter, who is quite shy and plays guitar, offering to sing a little bit of a song, which has, of course, somewhat bittersweet lyrics.

I didn't feel it was a patronising movie, as some could be, not particularly anyway...its not a movie to really grab you entirely I think, certainly not if your not enamored with baseball or sports, yet there is something appealing about it. The ending was interesting and the basic idea of using statistics and trying out a previously perhaps little known theory to drive the team forward, yes its interesting but it is a bit cheesy and it is perhaps a little dry in content in parts. The cast is good, with Brad Pitt giving a decent performance as Billy Beane, as well as Jonah Hill as Peter Brand and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Art Howe (who I believe is the head of the team). As a US sports movie, its a solid enough effort, although it isn't a movie to grab everyones attention but if you like this sort of thing then its worth checking out.… Expand

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laymanpascalMar 26, 2021

Don't love baseball or statistics but this was fun and heartfelt. Some great actors.

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fantasySep 23, 2011

Nice drama about a troubled GM Billy Beane who did not make it as a number one draft choice of the NY Mets. But he went onto have a very nice career as a GM for the Oakland A's having to play with the big boys {big market clubs} working withNice drama about a troubled GM Billy Beane who did not make it as a number one draft choice of the NY Mets. But he went onto have a very nice career as a GM for the Oakland A's having to play with the big boys {big market clubs} working with about 20% of their capital. He had a chance to become GM of the Red Sox and turned it down to stay with the A's. All it proves is that he likes to beat his head against the wall because longterm he can never win. I would have liked to see more character development because he is in a no win situation. No questioning his passion for the job but the truth is baseball without a hardcap is a flawed product in which 99% of the times only the big markets can win! Nice acting but otherwise the movie is going nowhere. It is never explained why he is such a troubled soul? I would have loved to see his life unfold. What is the definition of insanity? To do the same thing over and over and to expect a different result. Billy can find talent but has no chance of ever keeping it the way the current state of affairs is managed under Bud Selig. I live in NYC but feel the small markets have been shut out of competing. How can you continually root for IBM but that is what Yankee fans do every year as they must buy every new toy on the free agent market. Very sad commentary on true sportsman who love the game on a level playing field. If Billy had the same tools to work with he is one of the best in the business. No one doubts that! Just another movie going nowhere.… Expand

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LynFeb 5, 2012

I liked it, but honestly can't imagine it holding the interest of anyone who's not a big baseball fan. I have to attribute many of this film's accolades to a not-completely-rational adoration of Brad Pitt and Aaron Sorkin. (An Oscar nod forI liked it, but honestly can't imagine it holding the interest of anyone who's not a big baseball fan. I have to attribute many of this film's accolades to a not-completely-rational adoration of Brad Pitt and Aaron Sorkin. (An Oscar nod for Jonah Hill? Really?)… Expand

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CitizenCharlieOct 10, 2011

Baseball is the sport to follow if you love numbers. Almost every aspect of the game can be and is quantified by a percentage which both ball clubs and fans use to rank players. The science of ranking players using particular categories,Baseball is the sport to follow if you love numbers. Almost every aspect of the game can be and is quantified by a percentage which both ball clubs and fans use to rank players. The science of ranking players using particular categories, specifically on base percentage, is the foundation for an analysis program known as sabermetrics. Moneyball never uses this term, but that is what they are talking about. Moneyball tells the story of the Oakland Athleticsâ… Expand

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CincinnatiDaveOct 5, 2011

Enjoyable and well made, but too long. I'm not sure why slow, boring, and expansive pauses have become the norm with today's filmmakers, but they are prevalent throughout the movie. I just kept wanting to snap my fingers repeatedly to tellEnjoyable and well made, but too long. I'm not sure why slow, boring, and expansive pauses have become the norm with today's filmmakers, but they are prevalent throughout the movie. I just kept wanting to snap my fingers repeatedly to tell them to "pick up the pace!" I didn't want action or thrills, but I was hoping to avoid boredom. In many ways, this film was similar to watching a pitchers duel. It was interesting and at times exciting, but you ultimately start to drift and lose interest by the end of the 5th inning. Decent performance by a strong cast, especially Pitt and Hoffman.… Expand

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geegingerSep 27, 2011

Maybe it's my lack of knowledge about baseball history but I don't think so. I was bored. Brad Pitt was fairly engaging but the best part of the film was Jonah Hill. Its getting a 6 from me only in comparison to what else is out there at the moment.

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chugheadJan 10, 2012

Maybe its me...but Golden Globe worthy? Please! It was charming at best. Being a baseball fan...I connected a little closer to the business and respected the bittersweet side of the sport. It was incredibly well written but toned down for aMaybe its me...but Golden Globe worthy? Please! It was charming at best. Being a baseball fan...I connected a little closer to the business and respected the bittersweet side of the sport. It was incredibly well written but toned down for a docu-drama style direction film. Scientific baseball theory exposÃ© film.… Expand

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sandrozelioJan 11, 2012

It was an average picture with a couple of solid acting performances that made the movie more engaging than the story itself. The movie, like the book, pulled out facts that made the premise of Moneyball more believable. As a baseball fanIt was an average picture with a couple of solid acting performances that made the movie more engaging than the story itself. The movie, like the book, pulled out facts that made the premise of Moneyball more believable. As a baseball fan and one who followed the A's that season it was more than just numbers that made them the team they were. Many forget they had young talent at key positions that went on to make tons of money and eventually the whole Money ball system came crashing down.… Expand

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mm007Jun 25, 2016

do not know what to write about it. It's pretty much a baseball movie .So when you are watching this movie , you should know a bit about baseball, which I don't know ,so i did not enjoyed it a lot. Only positive thing in here is--brad pitt.

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AvishanHSep 20, 2019

I'm sure that Moneyball is the deepest and greatest sport movie I ever watched.

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nutterjrMar 10, 2012

I have never watched baseball, nor do I get what skillsets are required in a player or a team for that matter, so a film about putting a baseball team together leaves me at least indifferent. The performances are good but not Oscar worthyI have never watched baseball, nor do I get what skillsets are required in a player or a team for that matter, so a film about putting a baseball team together leaves me at least indifferent. The performances are good but not Oscar worthy and the direction is tight and for someone who appreciates the subject matter better than I do, this could really be something quite special. But not for me.… Expand

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TVJerrySep 25, 2011

Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, General Manager for the Oakland A's, who was the first to adopt statistical analysis in assembling a baseball team. Against everybody's suggestion he persists on this path and you can guess the results (or youBrad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, General Manager for the Oakland A's, who was the first to adopt statistical analysis in assembling a baseball team. Against everybody's suggestion he persists on this path and you can guess the results (or you may know, since this is based on fact). This is pretty much Pitt's movie: He produced it and is in almost every scene. He's engaging enough, but it's Jonah Hill's subdued comic partnership that adds some warmth. Otherwise, it's a non-stop, one-note drive for a man to achieve his vision. While there are a few sports scenes, most of this features people sitting around talking. While it's interesting to watch the narrative unfold, it's never moving or exciting, just flatly informational.… Expand

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Hawkeye_LoriOct 3, 2011

Disclaimers first: could care less about baseball and haven't read the book; but I went with a huge baseball fan, huge A's fan and read the book. So, it was ok movie, enjoyed the phone trading scenes, which I'm told was introduced by thisDisclaimers first: could care less about baseball and haven't read the book; but I went with a huge baseball fan, huge A's fan and read the book. So, it was ok movie, enjoyed the phone trading scenes, which I'm told was introduced by this guy. Told it was a good reproduction of the book, so give the screenplay thumbs up. But overall, it was slow, slow, slow and way too long, far too many shots, long and short, devoted to Pitt's SERIOUS CONTEMPLATION. Ya, got it the first two times. So, if you like baseball or read the book, go see it. But otherwise, spend your money some other way.… Expand

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ScraperDec 18, 2011

Not a bad movie but not unique either. I was hoping Moneyball would tackle the obvious problem that baseball is absurd with no spending cap. Instead it was a pretty basic story about a ball club who builds an unlikely team using statistics.Not a bad movie but not unique either. I was hoping Moneyball would tackle the obvious problem that baseball is absurd with no spending cap. Instead it was a pretty basic story about a ball club who builds an unlikely team using statistics. Low intensity type of story with been-there-seen-that characters. Pretty white bread, toast-no-jam kind of story. The irony is that the ending praises the Red Sox for winning with Beane's system when actually the year the Sox won the series they had the SECOND HIGHEST PAYROLL IN THE LEAGUE so you can forget all that b.s. Nice try.… Expand

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MJTOct 23, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the movie and Brad Pitt is excellent. The problem I have with the movie is I have the disadvantage of actually knowing something about the 2002 Oakland A's. The film is dishonest because it willfully overstates the impact of a few baseball scrubs and completely ignores the great players the A's already had. Not only that it willfully misrepresents the fact that Jeremy Giambi (Jason Giambi's brother) played in 124 games for the A's the year before in 2001! He wasn't a new discovery. How could the filmmaker not even mention that the A's had one of the best pitching staffs in baseball in 2001 and they were back for 2002: Barry Zito won 23 games in 2001 and won the Cy Young Award as the league's best pitcher, Mark Mulder won 19 games, Tim Hudson won 15 games. They are literally never mentioned in the film! Miguel Tejada is barely mentioned and he was the League MVP batting over .300 with 34 home runs and 131 runs batted in. Eric Chavez is never mentioned and he hit 34 homers and drove in 109 runs. David Justice, meanwhile, was kind of a wash out and Scott Hatteberg was important to the team--but, certainly there was already a key group of players in place. Also, the concept of on base percentage was not new...and the previous A's general manager Sandy Alderson was instrumental in using statistical analysis before Billy Beane arrived. And, Johnny Damon had had a terrible 2001 season, so letting him go was not without reason anyway. Also, the Minnesota Twins, who beat the A's in the playoffs, had virtually an identical small payroll and continued to be a more competitive team than the A's over the next decade. So, my main problem with the film is not to say that the "moneyball" approach didn't do anything for the A's--it did. But, it didn't do everything and they were not alone in using statistical analysis to discover value. But, that's Hollywood--overstating and making things black and white is their specialty. Brad Pitt is really getting to be a much better actor as he ages though--he's excellent in the movie.… Expand

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RobinsNestJan 16, 2012

Let's get the obvious out of the way. Too long. Mr Hill was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Globes). He cracks one joke, has 2 facial expressions, and tosses Mr Pitt the ball; compared to Mr Plummer? It was not a bad performance but notLet's get the obvious out of the way. Too long. Mr Hill was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Globes). He cracks one joke, has 2 facial expressions, and tosses Mr Pitt the ball; compared to Mr Plummer? It was not a bad performance but not one worthy of an award. The story is of course interesting; how Mr Beane defied the way of doing things and brought technology to baseball. But watching "the streak" was like watching a Twilight Zone episode or "The Natural", I knew something great was going to happen but in the end it would not be enough. The ultimate goal of every ball team is to win the championship, and of course they didn't. Mr Pitt is confusing in the role. I have no idea why he wears a weeding ring, no idea why his adult family situation, which is only hinted at, is brought up. Inspiration from his daughter? But it was a very small part and superfluous at the end. Perhaps it was to get a screen appearance for Ms Wright, who appears to be out to do a cameo in every movie possible. So just some flashbacks on Mr Beane but no detail. The entire movie is in as few words as possible telling everyone they're doing it his way. Some good scenes while he is doing some trades, some good dialogue with Mr Hill, but overall an average performance in an average movie. If it was not "based" on a true story, it would not have been made. And with the usual disclaimer (some "stuff" was made up) who knows if it actually went down like that. It's almost worth seeing (C+).… Expand

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NedRyerson1Jan 17, 2012

Moneyball is a film that you could easily misjudge, it is a sports movie and starring by Brad Pitt, how deep can it get? A lot more than what people think. Moneyball teach you that experience does not mean too much when taking a decision.Moneyball is a film that you could easily misjudge, it is a sports movie and starring by Brad Pitt, how deep can it get? A lot more than what people think. Moneyball teach you that experience does not mean too much when taking a decision. Sometimes you need to take another point of view or a different way, in order to makes things right. This film shows how two men face their ideals and their fear of change, so as to pull out the baseball team of the loser chart. They resort to math and statistics.
This team represents the whole life of manager, the players are his family and when he notice that, he decides to forget about the politic of not get involved, because is easier to let them go; and start doing the opposite. Is predictable what comes of that, the team improved.
The performance of Brad Pitt is one the best I have seen in years and Johan Hill surprised me, the only problem of the movie is that it is a little bit slow, but when the plot is as original as this one, the speed of the film is not important.… Expand

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geo86Mar 14, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recently saw the movie. I have to say that I have no idea about baseball so I didn't find something catchy. For me I would say that it is a boring movie and it doesn't make clear some things like the feelings of Billy Beane. For example in the scene where he yells at the players after beating. It's not a strong emotionally and doesn't affect anyone. Also I believe Jonah Hill didn't match with this role. He does support the yela graduate but can't stand next to Beane as a personal supporter and assistant Maybe this movie is based on feelings thoughts expressions and the game generally, I didn't make me love baseball… Expand

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jcasetnlJun 24, 2013

I'm rather surprised at the positive reviews of this film. On the basic technical measures it's fine, but I don't think most viewers quite comprehend the underlying message.

Prior to the Moneyball formula of player-picking, recruiters andI'm rather surprised at the positive reviews of this film. On the basic technical measures it's fine, but I don't think most viewers quite comprehend the underlying message.

Prior to the Moneyball formula of player-picking, recruiters and scouts definitely knew that statistics played a role, but Moneyball made it all about the formula. It reduced big sports to nothing but a soulless math problem.
The economic evolution of sports likely made that an eventual inevitability, but I don't see it as a reason to celebrate in the form of a movie, at least, not one with an uplifting feel.… Expand

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CherryxldDec 28, 2014

Moneyball es una película sobre deportes que trata de ingeniárselas para ser atractiva, pero lamentablemente no logra llegar a ese objetivo deseado.

Esta película nos cuenta una historia de la vida real que, bueno, resulta inteligente a laMoneyball es una película sobre deportes que trata de ingeniárselas para ser atractiva, pero lamentablemente no logra llegar a ese objetivo deseado.

Esta película nos cuenta una historia de la vida real que, bueno, resulta inteligente a la hora de lidiar con los inconvenientes que ocurren en su atmósfera problemática, pero, no logra resultar cautivante o, de cierta forma, conmovedora en el punto en el que el film se inclinó, además, este largometraje puede resultar en varias ocasiones fastidioso, y eso obviamente no es lo que se busca cuando vas a ver una película que trata sobre un tema deportivo (o quizá cualquier otro tema). En fin, nos encontramos con un largometraje que plantea una idea inteligente, pero que no logra desarrollarla de una forma atrapante o notablemente perceptible en la mayor parte del tiempo.… Expand

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ScryptkeeperFeb 17, 2023

“Moneyball” is a “based on” sports flick that endeavors to bring the Oakland A’s 2002 season to the silver screen, via the perspective of its general manager Billy Beane. While the story manages to convey the injustice of high-budget teams“Moneyball” is a “based on” sports flick that endeavors to bring the Oakland A’s 2002 season to the silver screen, via the perspective of its general manager Billy Beane. While the story manages to convey the injustice of high-budget teams owning the game by proxy of their wealth, the story’s execution of Beane as a character compounded with a number of awkward thematic choices put the film several runs behind.

Concerning the plot, the narrative follows Billy around as he struggles to fight against a system that is perpetually rigged against him and the team he manages: one in which the “best” players go to the teams with the deepest pockets. After stumbling upon Peter Brand, a Baseball enthusiast who judges a player’s worth solely upon their statistics, Beane concocts a plan to create a winning team made up of unwanted and undervalued players that have been overlooked for any number of reasons. Ultimately, Billy and Peter fail to bring the A’s the victory they were hoping for, but the film closes with a reminder that the strategy they employed would later go on to revolutionize the game and bring a World Series championship to another team that later used it. While this works for the overall story the film is trying to convey, there were a few points of focus that failed to connect in terms of the bigger picture. For example, the movie uses up a considerable amount of screen time covering the A’s iconic twentieth-in-a-row victory that established a new historical record. This victory is immediately undercut by Billy, however, who laments that it wouldn’t matter how many games they won should they still lose the World Series. The film subsequently follows this up by showing the game that lost them the season for all but a few seconds. In essence, the writers glossed over the point in the journey that should have been the emotional climax for a game that the main character himself disregarded as being insignificant.

In terms of the characters, most are average and enjoyable. Peter maintains an optimistic perspective through much of the film, the misfit players who were given screen time were fun to watch more often than not, and Billy’s daughter brought a positive atmosphere into the scenes she took part in. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Billy. His actor’s portrayal depicts him as an insufferable, brooding idealist in the beginning of the film and he maintains this persona through to the end. Additionally, his penchant for throwing frequent tantrums, and subsequently the nearest object in the room, likened him more to petty child than a struggling and sympathetic adult. Lastly, the overall contempt and disregard he showed toward others that stood in the way of his vision was nothing short of grating. An example of this would be his actions around the A’s downtrodden coach, Art, who’s bid for a decent contract and vote of confidence are ignored and upon who’s lap the controversial group of players are dropped with no warning; effectively setting him up to fail should the experiment fall through. Though the film tries to paint Beane as a sympathetic victim through his failures in the past to perform as a player, it disregards following up on the point that he still made the decision to become one regardless of the scouting error that gave him the choice. Had his presentation been toned down a few notches, this might have been less noticeable and more forgivable in the long run.

In conclusion, “Moneyball” is the middling result of a solid concept with poor execution. Sitting at over two hours in runtime with a number of scenarios that could have been reworked or integrated elsewhere, the pacing felt patted out rather than concise. Though it can doubtlessly still be watched as a “feel good” film to scratch that baseball itch, it remains a big swing and a miss from what it had the potential to be.… Expand

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psychdoctorFeb 20, 2012

Simply put, the movie was not that good. There was nothing new about this movie I have not seen before and the movie was slow for my taste. Over-rated and not worth a purchase but maybe a rent.

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imthenoobJul 16, 2020

It's a well-acted movie that tells a relatively predictable and slow-paced story that really fails to capture your interest early on. It's decent but I would have cut it down a bit more to quicken the pace of things.

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umrttlDec 10, 2022

This thing boring af, I'm sure the plot is decent but I wouldn't know I was asleep

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acquiredtastesOct 12, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last night I went to Moneyball. I have heard and seen nothing but positive reviews from those who have seen it thus far. It was okay but curiously, for effect no doubt, devoid of any passion or emotion except when Brad threw things around the clubhouse or at home. Everyone spoke very mannerly and low key, very consciously, except for the coach Billy Beane fired who showed a little genuine passion. Perhaps the fact that all was connected to objective, detached statistics on baseball players they decided to play the movie that way, devoid of passion. Personally, I had more passion in teaching one class than was evident in that whole movie. However, having said that, it was an okay rendering of the information on using stats like on-base percentage to determine a players inherent worth to a team. Still, it is very over-rated!… Expand

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yankeemanSep 23, 2011

I enjoyed most of this movie.It was so realistic about the business of baseball. The flashbacks did lend another dimension and enhanced the root of the story. But, and a big but, the movie was 12 minutes too long. It was a drag at the endI enjoyed most of this movie.It was so realistic about the business of baseball. The flashbacks did lend another dimension and enhanced the root of the story. But, and a big but, the movie was 12 minutes too long. It was a drag at the end and did nothing but bore the audience. I have been to terrific movies where at the end the audience claps and cheers even though there is no one to receive the applause. The audience was ready to do the same with this one but by the time it ended they had, had it and just left. Too bad, great beginning and a good ending but the add on at the end including the whole song,again, by his daughter.. not good and the scene at Ebbets field was totally unnecessary… Expand

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Chrissilva71Dec 31, 2021

The standards we set for entertainment have drastically diminished. I chose to watch this because of the positive reviews and it was a mistake. There are very few ways to make two hours more wasteful than watching this movie. It is a bunch ofThe standards we set for entertainment have drastically diminished. I chose to watch this because of the positive reviews and it was a mistake. There are very few ways to make two hours more wasteful than watching this movie. It is a bunch of incomplete conversations and a disappointing plot that are enough to make you want to pull your hair out. Our time is valuable people. Stop giving credit where it is not due and lining the pockets of those who feed us this rubbish. I get it is about baseball and many people probably share in the sentimental value but you cannot expect only that to be considered entertainment. I mean it in the most literal way possible when I say I would rather have watched paint dry, applied a second coat, and watched it dry again.… Expand

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Roy9030Sep 25, 2011

To this day I have never gone to a movie and become so bored that I fall asleep. Moneyball changed that. For the first quarter of the movie I really enjoyed it but then it just dragged on and got really boring. Some laughs, a good cast, aTo this day I have never gone to a movie and become so bored that I fall asleep. Moneyball changed that. For the first quarter of the movie I really enjoyed it but then it just dragged on and got really boring. Some laughs, a good cast, a good story but no entertainment value sadly makes this one of the worst movies I've ever seen.… Expand

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carlaymoutOct 31, 2011

this' a boring movie ever! the movie was too long for nothing.this movie almost caused me to fall asleep, they used 50 million dollar for nothing, this' the most worst and terrible movie that i've ever seen in my life.

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PRADYNov 16, 2011

WOW> I dont understand the critics and their mentality. I went for this movie after reading all the positive review. This was was fuc***ing boring. It was so slow and that I actually slept during the movie for about 5 - 10 minutes. ThisWOW> I dont understand the critics and their mentality. I went for this movie after reading all the positive review. This was was fuc***ing boring. It was so slow and that I actually slept during the movie for about 5 - 10 minutes. This happened to me for the first time ever. I am sure that this movie will win the oscar. After all oscars are meant for such boring movies. eg - Kings speech over the social network or Inception, Hurt locker over Avatar, Slumdog millionaire, etc...… Expand

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