Moneyball

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Brad Pitt stars in this film about Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane and his attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
  • Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill
  • Directed by: Bennett Miller
  • Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes
  • Release year: 2011
  • Studio: Columbia Pictures
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Synopsis: Brad Pitt stars in this film about Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane and his attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill
Supporting actors: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright
Directed by: Bennett Miller
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: English Details
Release year: 2011
Studio: Columbia Pictures
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MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for some strong language
ASIN: B006MQRLSA
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: September 23, 2011
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for some strong language
  • Production Company: Columbia Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, Michael De Luca Productions, Film Rites, Specialty Films (II)
  • Filming Locations: Blair Field, Recreation Park - 4700 E. 10th Street, Long Beach, California, USA | Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA | Fenway Park - 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, Massachusetts, USA | Oakland, California, USA

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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“ All in all, I think the acting was very good, and the movie was entertaining. ” R. Toro  |  66 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Jonah hill and Brad Pitt give great performances. ” Michal  |  68 reviewers made a similar statement
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124 of 133 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Back Office Baseball: A Smart Screenplay And Grounded Performances Showcase The Business Of The Game December 7, 2011
By K. Harris HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
Every year, I get wary of the inevitable film set in a sporting arena where an underdog player or team must triumph against adversity to become unlikely heroes. As accomplished or heartwarming as many of these films can be, they never seem to be able to break free of the conventions that we've all seen a hundred times. While I can't say that "Moneyball" isn't inspired by the genre, I will say that it looks at the phenomenon from a decidedly different angle. Based on Michael Lewis's non-fiction account of the same name, this is actually an intriguing story ruled by the business of baseball as opposed to the emotions the game elicits. As such, it seems like something entirely new. Director Bennett Miller (Oscar nominee for Capote), along with heavyweight screenwriters Aaron Sorkin and Steve Zaillian, has created one of the brainiest and least sentimental baseball films you're likely to see. "Moneyball" tells the true story of how the Oakland A's GM Billy Beane rebuilt the team for the 2002 season with enormous financial constraints using computer analysis and statistics. While admittedly, this might not sound like a particularly sexy plot--it was a pivotal moment in sporting history well worth documenting. And despite knowing the outcome, the film is never less than fascinating.

"Moneyball" refers to the inherent unfairness in the sport as teams with deep pockets can rule the game by outspending their smaller competitors when selecting the top tier players. When Oakland lost its powerhouse line-up, the team was left scrambling for replacements. Eschewing traditional recruitment methods, Beane (Brad Pitt) placed his trust in a new assistant (Jonah Hill) that had a new way of looking at statistics to determine the game's most undervalued players.... Read more ›
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inexplicably great movie, even for baseball dummies January 19, 2012
By D. WISELY
Format:Blu-ray
I really don't understand baseball. Like it, but don't really understand it. I can watch the game and understand superficially what's happening, but I don't get the strategy and, of course, it's all strategy. So, I went to see this in the theater and loved it and then just rewatched the blu-ray. Loved it, and only partly understand why. One thing: You can't take your eyes of Brad Pitt. Not because of his good looks, but because he's just utterly charismatic and engaging. Jonah Hill is an unexpected but perfect casting choice. But, overall, it's a tribute to the filmmakers that a movie that shouldn't work this well works this well.
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37 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The business of baseball November 29, 2011
By Nicholas R.W. Henning
Format:DVD
"Moneyball" is based on true events, and provides valuable insight regarding the on-field and off-field dynamics of the Oakland A's Major League Baseball Club.

This film has the capacity to engage viewers who are familiar or unfamiliar with the sport, based on the avant-garde approach to managing resources that is utilised by Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), which any person in business can appreciate.

The narrative is also inspiring, as the viewer is presented with what seems like impossible circumstances for the A's to be successful, yet through innovative thinking high performance is achieved.

Brad Pitt provides a solid performance, as does the entire cast, and the viewer is entertained with plenty of humour and quality drama.

This movie is a win for baseball, as it has the capacity to introduce new people to the game from all over the world.

Nicholas R.W. Henning - Australian Baseball Author
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars War Between Intuition and Statistics January 12, 2012
By prisrob TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
For those of us who love baseball, and even for those who don't, this is a wondeful 'feel good' film of statistics and brains versus intuition and brawn.

We find Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt, GM of the Oakland Athletics, making it to the World Series but failing to win. In the process the team is losing three of its best players. The Athletics have a thirty million dollar cap on their players versus the Red Sox and New York Yanklees, who have hundreds of millions. Beane needs to replace these players, but the members of his scouting teams just give him the same old tired story of the players that will probably work out with practice. Beane wants another method to pick his players. At a meeting with another team he finds a young, short, chubby man, Peter Brand, played by Jonah Hill, who spouts statistics and crunched numbers to arrive at an algorithm for players who will do well. He hires Brand and changes his methods and that of his team.

Brand is a nerdy Yale graduate who looked at the strict cost-benefit analysis of baseball players. He persuaded Beane that he should hire based on key performance statistics that pointed to undervalued players. They assembled a team that seemed foolhardy at first, but during the course of a season, proved itself the biggest bargain in baseball. Beane antagonized most of his scouts, but he was proved correct. At the end of the season he is invited to Boston to meet the Red Sox owner. When he returns to Oakland he talks with Brand, and tells him, "I don't play for money, I play for the love of the game". Oh, yes, the love of what you are doing. A lucky man and one who knows and is happy with himself. A loner, a divorced man with a daughter he loves, but all in all a man who is fine living alone.... Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as grabbing as I was lead to believe.
It was okay to watch, but not something on my see again list.
I would rate many other baseball movies higher.
Published 4 days ago by Brian Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
This is a great movie, especially if you remember the team and the circumstances in baseball at the time of this film.
Published 14 days ago by Matthew D. Hennings
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent family movie
Moneyball was worth it
A good family movie to watch
Great punch lines, out of box thinking, good acting, conventional end
Published 21 days ago by saeed syed
5.0 out of 5 stars Baseball Economics
Watching this movie will change your baseball managerial/coach perspective. There are still teams unwilling to use the brilliant statistical minds to enhance the game. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Ronald Douglas Berkebile
5.0 out of 5 stars "Moneyball" is brilliant!
"Moneyball" is brilliant! This is how the story goes: Billy Beane was once a would-be baseball superstar who, stung by the failure to live up to expectations on the field, turned... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Kris King
5.0 out of 5 stars Moneyball
Glad I finally saw this one. I was hoping it would be a free Prime instant video, but def worth price of admission. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Shoe Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Baseball Film!
Brad really shines in this role about a real-life Baseball manager who tries to rebuild the poorest team in the league. Extremely well-done.
Published 1 month ago by C. Alford
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
Although it was long it was a really good movie. I liked that it was based on a true story. Worth the money spent!
Published 1 month ago by Belinda Benham
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
Math.
Money.
Brad Pitt.
Baseball.
Failure.
Success.
Heartstrings tugged.
True story.
How could this NOT be a great buy??? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lisanne Zimmermann
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this film
I am not a sports fan and I am not a fan of Brad Pitt but I did enjoy this film.
Published 1 month ago by James Roy
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