Hardball


Our hero is a gambler, up to his neck in debt. A friend offers to lend him some money, on condition that he coaches an inner-city baseball team. Naturally the team starts out as a bunch of losers, but, under his guidance, develop into winners. There is a love interest in the form of a female teacher, while the kids expose the harsh realities of their lives.


106 minutes.
No persons under 10 (Language, Violence) .
Drama

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Well done! Now we need to work on your goofy grin!
Well done! Now we need to work on your goofy grin!

Credits

Cast
Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, John Hawkes, Bryan Hearne, Julian Griffith, Michael B. Jordan
Director
Brian Robbins
ScreenplayJohn Gatins, (book Hardball: A Season in the Projects) Daniel Coyle
MusicMark Isham, Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, Shawnette Harris
CinematographyTom Richmond
Sound formatsDolby Digital, DTS
Made in2001
Produced byFireworks Pictures, Nides/McCormick Productions, Tollin/Robbins Productions

Official Site




Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus
Aldrin Naidu
10
The Star
Tanya Farber
12
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge
5
eye Weekly
Barrett Hooper
10
Box Office
Tim Cogshell
10
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
13

What the People say

Internet
763 Netizens
12

Average .. 51%

10




Xax International logo
 Xax International
 2020
 All rights reserved.