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| Director: David S. Ward
Actors: Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, Margaret Whitton, James Gammon
Studio: Paramount
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Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 12265
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 106
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
UPC: 097363227038
EAN: 0097363227038
ASIN: B000003KMM
Theatrical Release Date: April 7, 1989
Release Date: May 29, 2001
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 WARNING!!!! THIS VERSION IS NOT THE ONE YOU GET October 18, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This review is for "Major League: The Turf Edition"
AMAZON HAS TOLD ME BY TELEPHONE THEY WERE DE-LISTING THIS EDITION after they sent me the wrong edition (the regular "Wild Thing" version) twice. I was told they no longer had this edition and I had to buy it elsewhere, BUT HERE IT IS STILL LISTED!!! So, if you order and get the "Turf" edition: lucky you!
Now for my opinion: Needless to say, as a Cleveland fan since 1959, the thrill of "what if" was great--and I own a copy of every version that I am aware exists. But, this movie--no matter what version you purchase--is an outstanding show. The performances by all of the actors show a sincere desire to make a great movie. In particular Dennis Haysbert (perhaps best known for his role as President David Palmer on 24) as Pedro Cerrano is awesome, while Charlie Sheen gives his best comedic performance. Wesley Snipes as Willie Mays Hayes, not quite as well known at the time, engrossingly demonstrates his ability to do comedy--he really needs to do more comedy.
The baseball scenes are all believable and well shot; although more cameos by real players would have been even nicer. Having been to many games, I think that the movie does a very good job of portraying what is is like to attend a professional baseball game. Indeed, with Bob Uecker, I almost thought I was listening to a live game. If you like baseball, Major League is one of the best--for entertainment, not drama--and I highly recommend it.
As a realist--knowing that the language,etc. that led to the "R" rating is all around and often needed to make the movie as realistic as possible--I ignored the rating and started watching this movie with my sons (on VHS) when the youngest was only six (now sixteen). Major League remains one of their all time favorites, and we have watched it together several dozen times. In my opinion, children get the excitement of baseball and ignore the other "adult themes" found in Major League. Major League is a movie to watch with both family and friends, as it enhances the "being there" feel that the film provides.
Update--1 July 2008: If this review was not helpful to you, I would appreciate learning the reason(s) so I can improve my reviews. My goal is to provide help to potential buyers, not get into any arguments. So, if you only disagree with my opinion, could you please say so in the comments and not indicate that the review was not helpful. Thanks.
 Major League DVD (Wild Thing Edition) October 1, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The DVD I ordered has the artificial turf on the cover. The DVD I received did not. I already had the DVD, but I wanted the one with the grass on the cover.
The Indians actually win? September 9, 2007
My husband, an ex-patriot living in Australia, loved this movie. It was worth the expense to get it changed to our format. Wish more baseball dvds were available in zone 4 format. Excellent baseball sequences with an excellent humourous storyline. Just loved it. The casting makes this movie really great.
wild thing I think I love you August 7, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a really good fun movie I could watch again and again. Love all these stars and the script is timeless.
A Perfect Pitch July 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best baseball film I have ever seen. This film really brings the game to the big screen. Usually in these types of films you get actors, and actresses who can't or have never played the game. As you will see in the extras on the discs, the actors really did learn how to play their positions well for the baseball scenes. If you have never seen a baseball film before, this is the one you should see.
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