Review of This Old Cub (2004) by Mike Y — 07 Aug 2007

I'm not a bball fan, was very interesting.

This review of This Old Cub (2004) was written by Mike Y on 07 Aug 2007.

This Old Cub has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mark Wolf (10) for Denver Rocky Mountain News (608) on 26 Aug 2004

You don't have to be a fan of Ron Santo, the Cubs or even baseball to appreciate this warm and winning tribute to Jeff Santo's dad…

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By Matt B (1,998) on 11 Jul 2007

It was mostly a homemade video. with his brothers didgital camera so it was kinda shaky…

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By Kevin Crust (344) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 29 Nov 2011

Though at times sentimental, the documentary is a terrific character sketch, capturing both the rough edges and the compassion of its subject…

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By Kris G (86) on 05 Aug 2007

GO CUBS GO !!!!!!!Ron Santo is definately a very heroic man and this movie is a must see for any sports fan or someone who likes to cry…

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By Mark Caro (265) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 23 Jul 2012

When a loving son makes a documentary about his father, you can forgive him for laying it on a bit thick - especially when his love for his…

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By John A. Nesbit (472) for Old School Reviews (429) on 18 Nov 2004

Ron Santo personifies Hemingway's claim that 'Man can be defeated but not destroyed…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 30 Apr 2006

More a slavish tribute than objective portrait. As a result, competent but innocuous Feature begins to overstay welcome at the 60-minute mark…

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By Peter Canavese (1,744) for Groucho Reviews (1,725) on 18 Aug 2004

From the labor of love file...This Old Cub focuses on what Santo means to the Cubs organization and the bleacher bums, and what the team and…

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By Kyle D (364) on 11 Jul 2007

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By Justin D (418) on 05 Aug 2007

Ron Santo should be in the Hall of Fame hands down…

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