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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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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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JoshTheBot121May 6, 2023

Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt kill it. Top 3 sports movie and top ten movie all time

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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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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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RegenT_A_1300Dec 20, 2022

this movie is a **** 10, there is not a single problem except for that there wasn't any rap music but that can be a positive in many ways, anyways hopefully cosmonaut sees this because if you do, I love you no homo

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jackjoyceeDec 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing movie. The acting is almost to perfection and the storyline is perfectly written. The undying work ethic of Billy Beane is symbolic of his enduring love for baseball.… Expand

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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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Richard552Aug 11, 2022

Yet, this film is told so intelligently and it makes the film entertaining.$1 to buy a Netflix account, Google search: vtvshare

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ThwompthingJul 30, 2022

7.9 user average, are you kidding me? Absolutely nothing in this movie that warrants a negative score.

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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022

Despite being a non-sports fan, let alone a non-baseball fan, there are still a lot of great sports films out there...of which 'Moneyball' is an example of one.

It is not going to be for all tastes. It is wordy with a lot of talk and not aDespite being a non-sports fan, let alone a non-baseball fan, there are still a lot of great sports films out there...of which 'Moneyball' is an example of one.

It is not going to be for all tastes. It is wordy with a lot of talk and not a whole lot of baseball, which may be a disappointment for fans, but to me that was not a bad thing at all. It saw a different side to the sport and how sports films are approached and portrayed, and it was done wonderfully, apart from a couple of scenes that were a touch too talky.

'Moneyball' is a very well made film, not one of the most visually beautiful films of the year but still beautifully shot and the scenery is very handsome. Bennett Miller does a fine job directing, keeping the film engrossing and the drama alert and easy to follow. The music complements very nicely, never over-bearing or too low-key.

Aaron Sorkin's script is smart and intelligent, filled with humour and heart, while the storytelling is well paced and enthralling, managing to make something exciting out of a potentially dry subject matter or a film that could have suffered from sluggish execution in lesser hands.

Brad Pitt's lead performance is full of daring enthusiasm and he wins one over with his charisma. In contrast, Jonah Hill is superbly understated and Philip Seymour Hoffmann steals every scene he's in.

Overall, a great film that is more than just a film about baseball. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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MotoritzFeb 26, 2022

The slow building makes the plot work really well. Shows why you should love sports and try the extraordinary. Brad Pitt has done a very well job here aswell.

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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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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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jjaugaSep 21, 2021

Story: 8/10...so much to like. it's true. it's hopeful. it's relevant. did a great job weaving the protagonist's past into the present without making it a flashback movie. the whole subplot around the manager just disappears without a trace,Story: 8/10...so much to like. it's true. it's hopeful. it's relevant. did a great job weaving the protagonist's past into the present without making it a flashback movie. the whole subplot around the manager just disappears without a trace, which was odd. would've actually liked to have had a scene or two more to establish the father-daughter relationship because i think it is pivotal to the rest of the story.
Dialogue: 9/10...really punchy and feels like how i would imagine GMs talk at the trade deadline. but also several longer conversations that really dig into the meaning of the story. seems like it almost could've been a Sorkin work.
Performances: 8/10...Pitt and Hill just crush. amazing jobs. Felt like Hoffman was off his game and flat. and his character just disappears. what? Wright-Penn also felt forced. enjoyed mixing in some real scouts with the actors. thankfully Pitt and Hill are 90% of what's happening on the screen.
Misc.: 9/10...really beautifully shot. great pacing. very cool presentation of the baseball games with the sharp contrast and lighting for the slow-mo. just a cool film. and the music's excellent.
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geewahJun 16, 2021

For a movie that is essentially about list management and trading in a sport I really couldn't care about, this is a rivetting, well acted and written movie.
One of 2011's best movies.

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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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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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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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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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MahmusSep 25, 2020

I've never played baseball, I've never watched baseball, I don't even understand baseball, but watching this movie is absolutely riveting.

Thanks to the excellent performances from Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, as well as Aaron Sorkin's alwaysI've never played baseball, I've never watched baseball, I don't even understand baseball, but watching this movie is absolutely riveting.

Thanks to the excellent performances from Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, as well as Aaron Sorkin's always electrifying dialogue, this might just be one of the greatest sports movies ever made.… Expand

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Movie_FreakJul 26, 2020

Moneyball is one of the most entertaining and thrilling films I have seen of late. With a couple of really good performances by Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman and especially Brad Pitt, it's one of the best sports films since 2010. TheMoneyball is one of the most entertaining and thrilling films I have seen of late. With a couple of really good performances by Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman and especially Brad Pitt, it's one of the best sports films since 2010. The direction and writing is superb with mixing aroung with different plotlines and never sticking to one, making for a hugely entertaining ride. It doesn't focus too much on baseball either, showing glimpses of the difficulties and challenges that he faces. At the same time, it doesn't dwell on that too much. It's one of those sports films that actually work. The first act really builds up the film, while the third act round it off superbly. It also has some great editing and cinematography. Moneyball is a great film!… Expand

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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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bfoore90Jun 21, 2020

Love "Moneyball," its's a fantastic film. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are fantastic in this and it's just so well-made and so well-acted, with a fascinating true life story.

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JoedavidsonJun 21, 2020

Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt work flawlessly together to create a great film that holds the audience, holds the tension line tight and doesn't drop the ball until the movie comes to an end. I just loved that it felt like the film was tight. PittJonah Hill and Brad Pitt work flawlessly together to create a great film that holds the audience, holds the tension line tight and doesn't drop the ball until the movie comes to an end. I just loved that it felt like the film was tight. Pitt was surprising, Hill played his role PERFECTLY, he didn't do much, and by doing so in his character, it made his character even more well executed and thought out. This was ggreat film. Once again, everything was tight and gripping for an audience and new comers that know very little about baseball. This is a movie you have to watch when you want to see great work, not a chill out movie, more of a take it all in one. I will watch this again and I'm sure I'll take in more.… Expand

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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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AvishanHSep 20, 2019

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

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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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AndrewBurgeMar 8, 2019

National sports are embedded in American culture. Their are treated with an almost theological respect, almost like history, they are part of American heritage. In 'Moneyball', director Bennett Miller perfectly honors baseball throughNational sports are embedded in American culture. Their are treated with an almost theological respect, almost like history, they are part of American heritage. In 'Moneyball', director Bennett Miller perfectly honors baseball through powerful historic flashbacks, lines upon lines of discussions, telling me, as a viewer who knows nothing about it, that no other country has such an ardent dedication to their national sports.

But after a while, what came up is the way in which the people love the game, but treat the players with coldness. Like Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) says, baseball is only fun to the people watching. It sells hot-dogs, t-shirts. His point is true. The players are ostracized in ridiculous ways, thrown around from team to team. In order to be a professional baseball player, you must abandon those theological values and traditions the fans scream about watching the games.

As much as this film is about a sport, it is more about its effect on people and the contradictions it entrails. The most obvious one being the contradiction between logic and intuition; then the one between the love for the game but the lack of respect for the players. I love the subtle and intelligent way in which these unfold. Brad Pitt's Billy Beane is such an unpredictable character, that he carries the film almost on his own, despite present supporting cast, most notably Jonah Hill's Peter Brand, the Yale economist.

One of the most powerful scenes are the one in which Beans and his scouts analyze the players for their next team. Billy quickly points out that this is an unfair game. He looks around the table watching the old-school tobacco-chewing plastic cups-spitting veterans looking for the same old solutions that brought them nowhere in the past. But Beane is hunted by his own past more than anyone.

He loves baseball, but as a man who refused a Stanford scholarship decades ago to join the professional league, he also hates what the sport has done to him. He is a divorcee with a daughter who he absolutely loves but barely sees. He drifts in the parking lot in anger, and has a pathological need to change the game, not caring about his career. He is driven by this love/hate relationship with baseball. The Oakland A's scored 20 consecutive wins in the 2002 season after 11 consecutive losses. Miller yet again, presents this miracle in a fascinating, emotional manner employing glorious slow-motion sequences.

But after the absolutely genius way of displaying this arduous history-writing process, the film goes back to a Billy Beane which could not care less. He wants to win. He wants to win because he wants to change the game. He wants to change the game in order to not be forgotten. And he wants not to be forgotten to alleviate the regret of the decision he made decades ago. But he does not hate baseball because it made him choose it in spite of a college degree. He hates baseball because of what his love for the sport did to him. Its paradoxical, I know.

By the end of the film, I did not expect such depth and intelligence, such control for the way it unfolds. For me, though, intuition wins. Billy Beane had no way of knowing the logical system of analyzing baseball players would work, but he rolled with it anyway. But despite not winning the season, he did change the game. More than anything, this film will remain a triumph.… Expand

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EgeBerkOct 29, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actually, I didn't like baseball movies much, but I watched more films about the field.and I didn't like it very much this time out of the field, behind all the events, coaches, managers were the subject of so I think I like this movie.

I love movies like this,true story.our main character billy beane and his assistant peter are trying to make their way to a bad way with brand new teams, but with other teams it's impossible to cope with normal roads

because they don't have the money they need to see the biggest problem as money and they want to do something about it and they are applying to a new technique that no one has tried before.figure,data,SCIENCE.
everyone opposes, but you have to take risks in entrepreneurship, even if nobody supports you, you should try everything on a new path and not give up

BILLY knows what he wants to do and is trying to do the best he can with the opportunities he is in. He makes realistic evaluation of the situation.

at the end of the film money or love option I think love win.BASEBALL LOVE… Expand

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DrBlahBlahOct 29, 2018

The best sports movie ever made, Moneyball is smart (thanks to Sorkin), well-made, and well-acted, with a near-perfect script and a fascinating true life story.

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beeanadouSep 2, 2018

Superb,money plays the game,but how can you play without much stakes at hand? Sports movies often fall into the pit of maudlin and tear-jerking style, athletes would change to dramatically just by the motivating words kinda of things. ButSuperb,money plays the game,but how can you play without much stakes at hand? Sports movies often fall into the pit of maudlin and tear-jerking style, athletes would change to dramatically just by the motivating words kinda of things. But this definitely a film jump out of the mode,truly thought provoking.… Expand

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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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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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BryceHarperFeb 23, 2018

major league version of 'Social Network', and also, ending scene might be remembered as one of the best.

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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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CineAutoctonoMay 31, 2017

"Moneyball" was a very good movie, but very slow, its history was interesting, the performance of Brad Pitt has excelled in any scene, the story of a low budget team that won the big leagues was good

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TLHGAug 3, 2016

Let me say something about this movie as someone who did not grow up in the US (thus, never had any clue of what the sport is about - and still does not) and works with business analytics for a leaving... This movie is awesome! I alwaysLet me say something about this movie as someone who did not grow up in the US (thus, never had any clue of what the sport is about - and still does not) and works with business analytics for a leaving... This movie is awesome! I always recommend it to students... Of course, there is a Hollywood component to it, making everything look much more dramatic and adventurous than this kind of work really is, but is really well executed and I am sure people who couldn't care less about analytics are able to enjoy the movie because of this. But from someone who cares about it, this movie is awesome! Thanks!… 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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EpicLadySpongeMay 16, 2016

Bennett Miller decides to make the ice cream sundae with the cherry (Moneyball) on top of it and the ingredients (cast and crew) all over the ice cream for Brad Pitt's surprise for making this film look great!

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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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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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MattBrady99Mar 13, 2015

Casey Beane: "Just enjoy the show". Moneyball is about Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A's and the guy who assembles the team, who has an epiphany: all of baseball's conventional wisdom is wrong. Forced to reinvent his team onCasey Beane: "Just enjoy the show". Moneyball is about Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A's and the guy who assembles the team, who has an epiphany: all of baseball's conventional wisdom is wrong. Forced to reinvent his team on a tight budget, Beane will have to outsmart the richer clubs. The director of this movie (Bennett Miller) who also did Capote and his upcoming movie called Foxcatcher. Well the director did more then a great job or a fantastic job, this guy is a master class of directing and I mean that a lot. Brad Pitt,Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman acting in the film was superb, the writing was well written and the characters actually feel like really people and not movie characters and you got to give the writers and the director respect for that. Am not going to give this movie a 5/5 star's because is this the movie that am going to watch over and over again, well no but I still enjoyed the show.… Expand

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csw12Feb 20, 2015

Moneyball is tells the story of the A's perfectly through an outstanding screenplay and terrific scenes. What carries the film the most is the Brad Pitt's performance which happens to be the finest of his career. Moneyball didn't hit aMoneyball is tells the story of the A's perfectly through an outstanding screenplay and terrific scenes. What carries the film the most is the Brad Pitt's performance which happens to be the finest of his career. Moneyball didn't hit a homerun, it hit a grand slam.… Expand

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8267DaveJan 26, 2015

Though in the future it may not be on any best ever movie lists, that may well be what it deserves. Moneyball is a movie like few others. Though not a noticeably original story on the outside, Moneyball is actually a fresh, original, andThough in the future it may not be on any best ever movie lists, that may well be what it deserves. Moneyball is a movie like few others. Though not a noticeably original story on the outside, Moneyball is actually a fresh, original, and perfectly well done movie like few other. The story follows the Oakland a's through their 2002 come from behind season, as their GM Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and his new assistant (Jonah Hill) try to revolutionize the way baseball teams are scouted and put together, based on a new statistical theory of looking at baseball. Having to fight their own scouts and everyone in baseball who believe them to be wrong, they attempt to build a small market baseball team that can compete with the likes of the big budget Yankees. Propelled by great performances by Pitt and Jonah Hill, this heartfelt movie does a beautiful job of crafting a thoroughly dramatic and captivating baseball story, and blending it with intelligent humor and look ins at the business of baseball. Never a dull moment to spare, this movie had it all and followed through with immense skill on everything. A future hall of famer.… 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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Viper8787Apr 22, 2014

A great sports movie. One of the best sports movies I have ever watched. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are great and have great chemistry together in this movie. I am a huge baseball fan so I enjoyed this movie even more than some people would butA great sports movie. One of the best sports movies I have ever watched. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are great and have great chemistry together in this movie. I am a huge baseball fan so I enjoyed this movie even more than some people would but even if your not a baseball fan you can still enjoy this movie because of the great script and acting. It had a good happy ending which I really enjoyed and added to my overall experience of this movie.… Expand

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MovieGuysFeb 16, 2014

Moneyball is a great film about baseball, but this film takes a fresh angle on the sport. Instead of doing the cliché sports movie about an underdog team that wins the championship with hard work and perseverance, Moneyball looks at the moneyMoneyball is a great film about baseball, but this film takes a fresh angle on the sport. Instead of doing the cliché sports movie about an underdog team that wins the championship with hard work and perseverance, Moneyball looks at the money and deals side of America's favorite pastime. This gives the movie energy and charisma that makes the film exhilarating to watch.… Expand

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McLaughlinViewsAug 19, 2013

OH MY GOODNESS! What a performance, Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt, you literally couldn’t take your eyes off of them, and not because they take up most of the screen time. Brad Pitt delivers his usual sensational performance, and completelyOH MY GOODNESS! What a performance, Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt, you literally couldn’t take your eyes off of them, and not because they take up most of the screen time. Brad Pitt delivers his usual sensational performance, and completely deserves his Oscar nomination for this role. Jonah Hill lived up to my expectation, which pleasantly surprised me as I honestly thought he would just suddenly become the kid from Superbad, (don’t get me wrong I loved Superbad but just it obviously wouldn’t suit this film) Hill really pulled out all the stops for this role and I would of given him the Oscar.

The simple story of Billy Beane and the trust he puts into Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) and their story of seeking out this baseball ‘outcasts’, and putting together an extraordinary team, is surprising rich and easy to grasp. Supported with a strong screenplay really adds to the intensity of the film.

I really enjoyed the use of archive footage in the film which when put together with the shots of the actors worked really well, and gave the story that extra ump-ff to remind you that this is a true story and this actually happened. Also the attention to detail in this film was superb, the costumes were made to preciously resemble all of the uniforms of the baseball teams which the Oakland A’s took on during the 2002 baseball season.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience I felt by watching this film.

In hindsight I will admit this is not a film which will grab you unless your in the mood for it, it’s not a film that will grab you by the throat and scream at you to enjoy it, it’s not Die Hard. It’s a beautifully crafted masterpiece which creates an emotional connection with you (if you’re in the right mood) and really sticks with you your feelings towards the characters after the film has finished. This is definitely a film I would watch again and would recommend to anybody.… Expand

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EmmanuelEdwinJul 28, 2013

Being a South African, I am not experienced with the sport of baseball and it`s history. This disadvantage did not stop me from enjoying such a superb film. One of the...actually, the best film of 2011. Compared to other let downs such asBeing a South African, I am not experienced with the sport of baseball and it`s history. This disadvantage did not stop me from enjoying such a superb film. One of the...actually, the best film of 2011. Compared to other let downs such as Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, the mediocre War Horse, The Descendants and Hugo(did not really captivate me), Moneyball strikes for a home run and results in heading out of the park. Brad Pit shines as Billy Beane, the General Manager of the Oakland Athletics, and the supporting cast including Jonah Hill are exemplary. Aaron Sorkin and Steve Zallian`s screenplay is quirky as ever. The cinematography, by Wally Pftser, is a feast for the eyes. All these contributions are why I love movies. Definitely a memorable movie.… 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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BrianMcCriticJun 2, 2013

Anyone who loves baseball and especially statistics will love this film. Sure it fails to mention that the A's had some of the best starting pitching, but it doesn't stop you from enjoying this film.

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A_NorthernerMar 31, 2013

My knowledge of baseball is very limited (my choice of US sports is football), thankfully however this didn't limit my enjoyment of Moneyball (even if I did have to Google 'on-base percentage', but I got the gist of it). At its heart, theMy knowledge of baseball is very limited (my choice of US sports is football), thankfully however this didn't limit my enjoyment of Moneyball (even if I did have to Google 'on-base percentage', but I got the gist of it). At its heart, the film is a real life underdog story revolving around Billy Beane's unshirking determination and belief in Peter Brand's methods, in the face of extreme consternation and criticism. Moneyball's script was co-written by Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) and Steven Zaillian (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and the result is a clever and witty narrative that delivers some amusing scenes, usually involving Jonah Hill's shy and uncomfortable Assistant GM Brand. Hill himself is a revelation (Academy nominated for Supporting Actor) in a straight role, playing against his norm yet still being responsible for most of the film's light hearted moments. It seems a shame he even considered starring in The Sitter after this performance. Brad Pitt is another who stands out with an admirable performance as the main character, embodying just the right amount of likeability, softly spoken confidence and self-belief, without crossing into meglomaniac territory, despite practically shutting down his scouting department. When considering the three leading names, Philip Seymour Hoffman seems to be underused as Coach Art Howe, mostly seen standing around in disbelief as his team is dismantled. I would have liked to have seen more of him, given what the man can really bring to a role.

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ThegodfathersonMar 13, 2013

Moneyball is an elegant Brad Pitt movie, it thrives by its emotional sequences and does entertain throughout its two hours. The Businessman Mad Men type was depicted well. Also some epic in- your- face- scenes. MoneyBall is a winner.

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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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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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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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Compi24Nov 28, 2012

A sharp script, a virtuous performance from Brad Pitt, and a solid directorial effort from Bennett Miller make "Moneyball" a definite winner.

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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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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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moviemongerOct 20, 2012

Searching for a soul in the baseball community to some is like searching for steak at McDonalds. This movie succeeds in intertwining a history lesson with the common man who just happens to be uncommon. With its subtleties and non-flashySearching for a soul in the baseball community to some is like searching for steak at McDonalds. This movie succeeds in intertwining a history lesson with the common man who just happens to be uncommon. With its subtleties and non-flashy performances, "Moneyball" is able to let shine what truly is important to itself -- telling the honest story of one man who shattered the stereotypes of Major League Baseball.… Expand

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Andys_ReviewsSep 9, 2012

Quite a slow pace to this one gives the audience time to get to know the major players and figure out just what Beane and Brand are doing. To me, the fact they didn

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JTKelleyAug 10, 2012

Aaron Sorkin once again takes a subject (baseball upper management) that should not be exciting, and makes it thrilling. Both a hilarious and interesting look at what goes on behind the scenes in the world of baseball.

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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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god-amaterasuJun 26, 2012

Moneyball is a wonderful movie: Brad Pitt gets up from only the total level of acting. A movie to watch, even for someone like me, knows nothing (or almost) about baseball.

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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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asthobaskoroJun 1, 2012

Written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, it's not The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo or The Social Network. But director Bennett Miller along with Brad Pitt take a serious subject with beautiful shot turn it into touching potrait of baseballWritten by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, it's not The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo or The Social Network. But director Bennett Miller along with Brad Pitt take a serious subject with beautiful shot turn it into touching potrait of baseball lore. Damn! I couldn't stop singing Lenka's song now.… Expand

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EmptyFilmStockMay 25, 2012

Overall, "Moneyball" is okay. Itâ

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Critic2012Apr 24, 2012

MONEYBALL is one of the greatest movies of our time. Billy Beane (played by a flawless Brad Pitt) is the General Manager of the Oakland Athletics who must put together a winning baseball team with an extremely tight budget (nearly a third ofMONEYBALL is one of the greatest movies of our time. Billy Beane (played by a flawless Brad Pitt) is the General Manager of the Oakland Athletics who must put together a winning baseball team with an extremely tight budget (nearly a third of the Yankees'). With the help of a brilliant Yale graduate (Jonah Hill in an Academy-Award-Nominated role), Beane begins to manipulate the economics of baseball in his favor in one of the best underdog stories of all time.… 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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jamescooper7Apr 5, 2012

Google Maps (formerly Google Local) is a webGoogle Maps mapping service application and technology provided by Google, that powers many map-based services, including the website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit,[1] and maps embedded onGoogle Maps (formerly Google Local) is a webGoogle Maps mapping service application and technology provided by Google, that powers many map-based services, including the website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit,[1] and maps embedded on third-party websites via the Google Maps API.[2] It offers street maps, a route planner for traveling by foot, car, bike (beta), kayak,[3] or public transport and an urban business locator for numerous countries around the world. Google Maps satellite images are not updated in real time; they are several months or years old.
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Trev29Mar 26, 2012

I was not too thrilled initially going into this film, but by the end it came out one of the finest movie achievements of the year. A strong supported cast carried this excellently written script. It was fast paced and kept my attention. ThisI was not too thrilled initially going into this film, but by the end it came out one of the finest movie achievements of the year. A strong supported cast carried this excellently written script. It was fast paced and kept my attention. This movie was a home-run.… Expand

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AwesomeReviewerMar 26, 2012

The basic movie is about how winning isnâ

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JuanoloMar 25, 2012

This is a 10 out of 10. It's funny and sad at times but acting outstanding, story is remarkable, and just a great sports film. One of the best. If your a sports fan, then this is for you.

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Josh_47raMar 19, 2012

Thought it was a really excellent movie with an awesome ending. I saw it with two non-baseball fans and they enjoyed it as well. My two problems were that they changed it a little from the book/real life and the cinematography was annoying atThought it was a really excellent movie with an awesome ending. I saw it with two non-baseball fans and they enjoyed it as well. My two problems were that they changed it a little from the book/real life and the cinematography was annoying at points (zooming in computer screens and player statistics?)… Expand

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heyitsmegrif4Mar 16, 2012

Although we have seen the subject materiel before about a failing team trying to be good again, and you sit there and wait for the happy ending. Yet, this film is told so intelligently and it makes the film entertaining. The film is helpedAlthough we have seen the subject materiel before about a failing team trying to be good again, and you sit there and wait for the happy ending. Yet, this film is told so intelligently and it makes the film entertaining. The film is helped even more by the pair of winning and charming performances from Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. I give this film 88%.… 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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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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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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directguyFeb 19, 2012

I really liked this movie. Maybe should have given it a nine. Not sure. But it's got great acting, a smart script, and it's telling a fascinating story. Not sure how this did in the box office, but it did well. It deserved to.

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TruAlbinoFeb 17, 2012

Everything from the writing, to the direction, to the engaging performances on offer, to the subtle yet captivating score, leaves Moneyball as one of the best films of the year. A picture that can capture your heart and imagination when itâ

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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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whitFeb 13, 2012

Not so much a baseball movie as it is the age-old story of someone trying to fight the system/establishment. The acting was great-- but they could have easily left out the main character's family subplot.

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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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AkkharFeb 9, 2012

Undoubtedly an amazing film . I am not a fan of Sports-Drama film but Moneyball was just so freaking awesome . With a amazing script Bennett Miller showed exactly what I wanted to see . Brads acting was absolutely amazing . He did so good .Undoubtedly an amazing film . I am not a fan of Sports-Drama film but Moneyball was just so freaking awesome . With a amazing script Bennett Miller showed exactly what I wanted to see . Brads acting was absolutely amazing . He did so good . Jonah Hill was good too and It really was his best . Everything in this movie tells that Therese so many ways to do things right . Even if u had to piss everyone else at the first time U should do thing right . Bennett Miller show once again that no matter how silent the movie is if u make it right then its gold !… Expand

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IselinFeb 7, 2012

Very enjoyable baseball movie... perhaps the best serious film about the game ever made.

Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill have great chemistry in their mentor/apprentice relationship. Who is the mentor and who is the apprentice goes back and forthVery enjoyable baseball movie... perhaps the best serious film about the game ever made.

Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill have great chemistry in their mentor/apprentice relationship. Who is the mentor and who is the apprentice goes back and forth depending on the subject matter. The opportunities for movie cliches are avoided at every turn... but then, this is a rendition of real life we're watching where the endings are never predictable.… Expand

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JM23Feb 6, 2012

Moneyball is an instant classic in the sports movie genre and deserves its academy nomination for best picture. Brad Pitt seems like he was born to play Billy Beane and Jonah Hill surprisingly plays his more reserved part well. The biggestMoneyball is an instant classic in the sports movie genre and deserves its academy nomination for best picture. Brad Pitt seems like he was born to play Billy Beane and Jonah Hill surprisingly plays his more reserved part well. The biggest fault of the movie is the real story, which forced the climax to be less climatic than it could have been. You do not have to be a baseball fan to enjoy this movie.… Expand

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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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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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SirLouenFeb 4, 2012

Great film, loads of expectation. Too much technical for non-US baseball fans, but still comprehensive. I would have known about baseball a little bit more to understand what they were talking about and if it was interesting enough. Pitt never fails.

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JawsPapi87Jan 31, 2012

Incredibly well-written script. Another good performance by Brad Pitt and good supporting efforts by Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman. I think that the length was perfect and the resolution was satisfying. Deserves the nomination. (A)

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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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Businessninja9Jan 24, 2012

As a Canadian born into hockey culture, i have never in my life truly known much about, or cared much about baseball. Moneyball didn't make me want to go out and watch a baseball game, and i'm glad it didn't. You don't have to know baseballAs a Canadian born into hockey culture, i have never in my life truly known much about, or cared much about baseball. Moneyball didn't make me want to go out and watch a baseball game, and i'm glad it didn't. You don't have to know baseball to enjoy this film. It has heart, substance, great actors, and, probably the most rare amongst sports films, Accessibility. Definite recommendation to anyone in for a good (albeit rather long) ride.… Expand

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jbbby1976jbJan 22, 2012

My favorite film of the year. Brad Pitt does and outstanding job bringing Billy to life. Movie is a great mix of drama, laughter, and concepts that make you think about other areas of life. Brings a turning point in baseball culture to theMy favorite film of the year. Brad Pitt does and outstanding job bringing Billy to life. Movie is a great mix of drama, laughter, and concepts that make you think about other areas of life. Brings a turning point in baseball culture to the big screen, and educates even people that thought they new the details behind the strong move to statistics.… Expand

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BKMJan 21, 2012

David doesn't slay Goliath in Moneyball, a smart and entertaining film about the business of baseball, but he finds a way to compete in a game that has an incredibly uneven playing field. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill turn in excellentDavid doesn't slay Goliath in Moneyball, a smart and entertaining film about the business of baseball, but he finds a way to compete in a game that has an incredibly uneven playing field. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill turn in excellent performances in a film that serves as a stern reminder that there will always be small teams scraping to compete but that the big teams will always have the upper hand. The fact that this seemingly dull concept results in a deeply engaging and surprising moving film is one of the minor miracles of 2011.… Expand

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JYTJan 21, 2012

Excellent and capital movie. The movie is about baseball but also about the right and fair evaluation of performance and individuals. This means looking at FACTS as best as you can. This is valid for sports, your job, you car insurance, yourExcellent and capital movie. The movie is about baseball but also about the right and fair evaluation of performance and individuals. This means looking at FACTS as best as you can. This is valid for sports, your job, you car insurance, your mortgage, etc...A movie those rating agency, presidential candidates, stock traders who only act on rumours should obviously watch. A must see movie for the credit crunch generation.… Expand

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savannahrummelJan 20, 2012

This is truly a remarkable film. Brad Pitt deserves an Oscar for his performance and the story was so charmingly real that it easily is one of the greatest films of the year.

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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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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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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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