Review of The Slugger's Wife (1985) by Kris W — 21 Dec 2010
"How can a woman walk out on a love like this? Just Watch!".
"A love story about two of America's favourite pastimes.".
Really disapointing considering the talent behind the film, including Hal Ashby, one of the top directors of the 70's, and Neil Simon, the legendary NY playwright. The film was taken away from director Hal Ashby in post production because Ashby had turned in too many scenes without the dialog written by 'Neil Simon'. It attempts to combine a movie about being a professional baseball player with a romantic comedy, like Bull Durham. Though it predates Bull Durham by a few years, it's hard not to compare, and it doesn't come close.
It stars Michael O'Keefe (Caddyshack), Rebecca De Mornay (Risky Business), and Randy Quaid, who has some of the funnier moments, which are few.
Steven Gustafson, Dennis Drew, and Jerome Augustyniak from the band 10,000 Maniacs make a cameo appearance in a scene in this movie, ordering food during the scene where the song "All American Boy" plays.
Burly DeVito: I'm a manager, not a pimp!
This review of The Slugger's Wife (1985) was written by Kris W on 21 Dec 2010.
The Slugger's Wife has generally received negative reviews.
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