Review of 61* (2001) by Eric H — 11 Jan 2012
61* is an amazingly wonderful made for TV movie. Everything is right on target from costumes to colors to physical movements. 61* tells the little known behind the scenes story of the New Yankees 1961 baseball legends, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.
It's a heart-wrenching depiction of the heaven Mantle went through most of that season and the hell Maris suffered. It has parts that makes one want to cry and others that are quite funny. The performances are excellent! Not a single person seems phony or half-hearted.
My favorite was Barry Pepper who brought Maris back to life and forces everyone to see what a hero he really was. This movie witnesses the All-American dream that every little boy has of being a fantastic ball player but shows how that dream often turns into a nightmare.
It's an amazing story with amazing exactness and amazing performances. What a fantastic piece of work!
This review of 61* (2001) was written by Eric H on 11 Jan 2012.
61* has generally received very positive reviews.
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