Review: Money Ball

Money Ball!! When i first saw the previews for this movie, i was like, damn other feel good sports story, its been done before many many times; and most times it falls short....but not this time! haha  Unlike most feel good sports movies, this one doesn't center around racial discrimination, its not a rag to riches story, even the ending isn't a "fairy tale" ending. Which is a good thing, it doesn't make it a real predicable story, which i like.

The Movie starts out kinda slow, like most non action movies, but it quickly grabs you into the story of how Brad's character is gonna rebuild the team after losing its super stars. It was a big surprise on how well jonah hill portrayed a serious character, not the usual "funny fat guy".  It didn't seem awkward for him, it was very organic and fluid.  Brad's interpretation of Billy Beane was more than marvelous, at times i even forgot it was brad! ha I really liked how it wasn't really watered down with a love story like most movies nowadays.  It did have a couple of "soft" "mushy" moments with his daughter, which by the way i noticed the little girl actress wasn't that great.  Towards the end up of the movie your just waiting for the perfect ending....which it falls short of perfect (for the characters at least).  Its one of the best aspects of the movie, because we are all expecting everything to be fine in the end of movies and its always a quiet surprise when its not, it shakes up the usual mechanics of a movie. What makes this movie really relate-able is the fact the the only obstacle the protagonists have to face is money! (like the title suggests)Which in reality we all face that same obstacle, which makes it so appealing to the average person even to the non sports liking losers out there.  There are a couple "boring" parts in the movie but then again its rare for a movie not too.  I kinda felt wanting to know a little bit more of what happened to Billy in the end it kinda just drops off into nothing.

The movie leaves you satisfied and not feeling like you wasted and hour and half of your life. Its a very watchable movie, definitely not in my top 10, but i enjoyed watching it, so i recommend you doing the same! ha

overall 7.8/10