Review of Bull Durham (1988) by Adrian B — 03 Jun 2012
Engaging baseball movie where two baseball players vie to be among the top players of the same team. Calvin "Nuke" Laloosh (Tim Robbins) begins a strange friendship with "Crash" Davis (Kevin Costner), as well as physical relationship with a cougar (Susan Sarandon).
Crash coaches Nuke on how to become a better pitcher for the team, but his playing skills as a back catcher begin to falter. In addition, Nuke's relation with his woman begins to decline in quality when it is determined that to be a better player, who cannot have sex.
Although not as good as it could be, this comedy/drama is saved by Susan Sarandon's lusty, fun performance, as well as Robbin's support. Perhaps this is a good thing, Costner's character's unpleasant attitude gets a taste of his own medicine when management begins to full criticize his playing skills.
It's too bad about the ending, and I don't mean it any bad way.
This review of Bull Durham (1988) was written by Adrian B on 03 Jun 2012.
Bull Durham has generally received very positive reviews.
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