Great movie - still not available in Japan
Added 1/31/2010
Accurate cultural references. Nicely crafted humor. Selleck is perfectly cast. It reminds me what I first found fascinating about Japan 17 years ago and why I've been here ever since. Sadly, this movie isn't and never has been available to buy on DVD in Japan. I can only think there's some copyright dispute that prevents its release. Whatever the reason - surely a little gem like this should be available to buy/rent in the country where it was made? Hai? As in Yes?
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where is my movie?
Added 12/7/2009
the movie is ok.. you must enjoy baseball movies. The shipping.. (moviemars)takes about 10 business days... don't beleive the 3 to 5 business standard delivery
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Same sport, different views
Added 11/4/2009
I bought this video because I'm teaching a class in intercultural communication. It had been recommended to me by a friend. I took the time to show the whole thing in class, and the students loved it. It linked in so well with the chapter and the lecture. It shows a great look at the culture of Japanese baseball and how one American comes to embrace it. Yes there's a romance, but it takes a backseat to the relationship between American player and Japanese manager and what they learn from each other. It's also a good movie. It was entertaining as well as educational.
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Fun Movie
Added 9/26/2009
I have always enjoyed Tom Selleck's movies and this is another one I added to my collection. He made so many funny movies in the beginning, capturing the audience with those dimples and that smile. Mr. Baseball is a simple story about a down and out baseball player with a bad attitude that gets sent off to play with a team in Japan. It is a humbling experience for Selleck's character and a fun movie to watch.
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one of the better sports flicks!
Added 8/11/2009
Ranks right up there...almost...with bull durham; sadly without Susan Sarandon! Ken Takakura steals this pic hands down!
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Great movie - still not available in Japan
Added 1/31/2010
Accurate cultural references. Nicely crafted humor. Selleck is perfectly cast. It reminds me what I first found fascinating about Japan 17 years ago and why I've been here ever since. Sadly, this movie isn't and never has been available to buy on DVD in Japan. I can only think there's some copyright dispute that prevents its release. Whatever the reason - surely a little gem like this should be available to buy/rent in the country where it was made? Hai? As in Yes?
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where is my movie?
Added 12/7/2009
the movie is ok.. you must enjoy baseball movies. The shipping.. (moviemars)takes about 10 business days... don't beleive the 3 to 5 business standard delivery
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Same sport, different views
Added 11/4/2009
I bought this video because I'm teaching a class in intercultural communication. It had been recommended to me by a friend. I took the time to show the whole thing in class, and the students loved it. It linked in so well with the chapter and the lecture. It shows a great look at the culture of Japanese baseball and how one American comes to embrace it. Yes there's a romance, but it takes a backseat to the relationship between American player and Japanese manager and what they learn from each other. It's also a good movie. It was entertaining as well as educational.
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