Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Griff Lees Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

caseynicholson I watched this movie with a church group recently, and I found it to be a really great family friendly movie.The film chronicles the story of a Little League team from Monterrey, Mexico in the 1950's that improbably makes it to the Little League World Series and plays against teams from the United States. It features a strong faith component, is rated PG, and is very family oriented and kid friendly. One of the especially good aspects of the film is its strong promotion of equal rights, as the film does a good job presenting topics of race and racism in a constructive way. This movie is a great film to introduce your children to this tough topic, especially if your family is white. The movie provides ample opportunity for discussion about topics such as the history of segregation and the treatment of immigrants and people of color, and introduces those topics in a way that is at one and the same time poignant and yet also kid friendly.I found the film to also be well made from the standpoint of filmmaking itself--the script, plot, acting, and cinematography are all very well done. All in all I find this movie to be top notch, and as such I've given it 8/10 stars--my go-to designation for a film that is well made and enjoyable, but just a shade below the near perfect scores of 9 or 10 that I tend to reserve for my all time favorites. Despite it not quite meeting that criteria, it's nevertheless a wonderful movie that the whole family is sure to enjoy. And if nothing else, it's funny to see Cheech Marin play the role of a Catholic priest for two hours!

frankebriscoe If you like real stories with real people and seeing the underdog do the impossible, then this is for you. It is for all ages, you will NOT be disappointed. The story teaches some valuable life lessons. It shows what faith and determination can do, with a desire to DO and not just dream. It also takes skills and giving 100% to achieve something that you believe in. It shows love for others, which seems to be lacking in this world sometimes. It shows that everyone who is willing to work is worthy of being taken seriously. It also shows that discrimination should not be part of who we are, that everyone is of worth. It is not your action packed movie, but it you let it, it will tug at your heart strings and hopefully make you see life a bit better.

dollarbillsemail I just viewed the DVD of "The Perfect Game" and it left me somewhat bewildered as to why they attempted a theatrical release. The movie is not on that level. It would have been better served as a TV-movie. Set in 1957,it's based upon a very interesting true story about a group of impoverished Mexican kids who seek to establish a Little League team in their factory town. After coercing one of the factory workers with major league credentials (he was once a towel boy for the St. Louis Cardinals) to coach them,they gain membership in the league and defeat the highly touted rival Mexican team. Then,it's across the boarder into the United States and their quest for the Little League championship. You'd think that this would make a great movie. It didn't. Why? Two reasons. First,it was told in a lackluster manner. You've all seen the Little League playoff and championship games on TV over the years and they're very exciting. You don't feel any of that excitement in this movie. Second,the acting,for the most part,was flat. The only inspired performance was by Emilie de Ravin who played Frankie,a news reporter pressed into service,against her wishes,to cover the kids progress. She was spot-on playing her character. In fact,she has been spot-on in every performance that I've seen her in. Slowly,her character becomes won over by the kids as they win game after game in their march to the championship. Along the way,the team encounters a multitude of setbacks which they overcome with the help of others. In short,great story,bad presentation.

jac7 I was fortunate to see the film, compliments of studio movie grille, and I was not disappointed. I thought it was a classic "feel good" family movie. Yeah, it won't win any awards, but it will win over your heart. For some that need "deeper" in a movie for it to be worthy of praise, forget a' bout' it. It's simple and to the point, yeah, you know what's coming next, but that's alright, it's why we go the movies with our families!Get it, watch it, enjoy it. Yes, just that simple.I thought they did a good job of making it all look fifties. Just like the movie, simple times.