Review of Hardball (2001) by ?Lovin Lyfe,Stayin Jazzy? — 18 May 2008

A very good movie...very engaging & unexpectedly inspiring, despite it's (minute) flaws. Another stellar performance from K. Reeves.

This review of Hardball (2001) was written by ?Lovin Lyfe,Stayin Jazzy? on 18 May 2008.

Hardball has generally received mixed reviews.

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