Bull Durham [Criterion Collection] [DVD] [1988]

I have probably seen Bull Durham at least 30 times since the movie was first released (VHS, then DVD, now Blu-Ray DVD), and even now, it's as funny and uplifting as ever. IMHO, you do NOT have to be a baseball fan to appreciate this movie, but it certainly helps--especially if you're familiar with Minor-League professional baseball. As a youngster, I remember seeing Max Patkin, the Clown Prince of Baseball, perform in person at more than one minor-league game in our city (Reading, PA, now known as Baseballtown, USA). In those days, the clubs did whatever they could to get folks into the stands, and IMHO, Bull Durham is a pretty accurate representation of those times. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Kevin Costner and Tim Robbins get a lot of screen time, either :-) . Sassy, smart, funny, enduring--take a seat and join The Church of Baseball!

Finally on Blu-Ray one of the better films on baseball.

This is a older movie that I originally saw in a movie theater and was delighted when I was able to purchase it from BestBuy at a good price so my wife, who has not seen it, can watch it anytime we want.

One of Kevin Costner's best roles playing as he portrays the ball player, Crash Davis who's been around the block and just trying to make it back to the Bigs. Take note of the real chemistry between Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins as this being when they first met and fell in love which would last for 20 years.

I am a little biased but I just love baseball films. This film has so many memorable performances and quotes. Great cast and Robert Wuhl is the show stealer among all the heavyweights in this film. Video Quality = Good Audio Quality = Good Extras = Average I am glad to have this film.

This movie is great. One of the best baseball comedies of all time. Kevin Costner is the best.

Very good movie about learning how to play the game of baseball and the game of life. Great cast, director and script. Good picture and sound quality, Blu-ray in 1:85:1 format. Would like to have seen more bonus features added.

The two 'fight' scenes left me wanting. The aura of 'the Show' was annoying at first. But then it turned into this idea, some magical, far off place that few reach and even fewer succeed. Some good one liners, too.