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Although Hardball contains some touching moments, they are not enough to transcend the sports formula.
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The filmmakers realize that playing baseball isn't nearly enough to fix what's wrong in these kids' lives, which might have made a more provocative ending than what follows. May 13, 2020 | Full Review…
The filmmakers realize that playing baseball isn't nearly enough to fix what's wrong in these kids' lives, which might have made a more provocative ending than what follows.
Lisa Alspector
[Keanu] Reeves is often mocked for his blankness, but that quality is an asset here. May 13, 2020 | Full Review…
[Keanu] Reeves is often mocked for his blankness, but that quality is an asset here.
Matthew Feeney
Director Brian Robbins' film ultimately seems as uninterested in penetrating the graffiti-scarred walls of its Cabrini Green setting as its white-bread protagonist is. May 13, 2020 | Full Review…
Director Brian Robbins' film ultimately seems as uninterested in penetrating the graffiti-scarred walls of its Cabrini Green setting as its white-bread protagonist is.
Nathan Rabin
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Robert Denerstein
Quote not available. June 10, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Even if "Hardball" is mostly soapy formula at its core, it's a formula that at least finds a satisfying groove. October 12, 2001 | Full Review…
Even if "Hardball" is mostly soapy formula at its core, it's a formula that at least finds a satisfying groove.
Stephanie Zacharek
It's clichéd, tacky and cynical. May 13, 2020 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review…
It's clichéd, tacky and cynical.
Steve Simels
Hardball is as shallow and manipulative a movie as any that come to mind. May 13, 2020 | Full Review…
Hardball is as shallow and manipulative a movie as any that come to mind.
Chris Kaltenbach
Despite his charm, Keanu Reeves hasn't the authority to carry it through, and his performance only underlines the clichés. May 13, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Despite his charm, Keanu Reeves hasn't the authority to carry it through, and his performance only underlines the clichés.
Tom Hutchinson
It's simple stuff to be sure, but it's done so damn well you really don't mind. May 13, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
It's simple stuff to be sure, but it's done so damn well you really don't mind.
Total Film Staff
Despite its several scripted shortcomings, Hardball is a heartwarming and uplifting film... November 13, 2019 | Full Review…
Despite its several scripted shortcomings, Hardball is a heartwarming and uplifting film...
Debbie Lynn Elias
At its best, the lighthearted and the hard hitting meet head on. Also check out the tremendously silly but fun rendition of a Notorious B.I.G. tune. April 17, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
At its best, the lighthearted and the hard hitting meet head on. Also check out the tremendously silly but fun rendition of a Notorious B.I.G. tune.
Kaleem Aftab
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