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Title: More than expected
Review: This film was so much more than I expected. I was quite young in 1961, when Mantle and Maris were contending to tie/beat Babe Ruth's record, but remember much of it. The acting in this is excellent, and Thomas Jane and Berry Pepper even look so much like Mantle and Maris. Billy Crystal did an amazing job on this movie, and his love of the game comes through loud and clear. The movie goes into what went on behind the scenes, and the courage that both men showed. Mantle was at the end of a brilliant career, and Maris was just coming into his own. Mantle fit into the New York sports scene, while Maris had different values. The struggles that both went through are caught with compassion and humor. Yes, this is a five star movie, and a must for any true baseball fan. I am a Red Sox fan, and I still loved it!
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