This film can be a bit schlocky, grossly sympathetic, and terribly sentimental. Despite its flaws, if you dream, believe in whats possible, and value relationships, you cant help but love this movie. This is Kevin Costner's best work and the supporting cast is elegantly magnificant, all delivering poigniant, yet powerful performances.
You dont have to like baseball, but if you do, you'll appreciate the flavor of its plot and tones, but will not get much action. Great father/son stuff, wife/husband stuff, father/daughter stuff. I speak of this film often with my movie friends and I have yet to know anyone who does not like it. You'll be inspired. I'd recommend buying it. If you rent, you will want to buy and you will be out $2.99.