Perhaps the dialog does get a bit corny the movie carries a meaningful message that we all need to be reminded. Contrary to what some say was amateur acting, I feel the cast, although restricted somewhat by some corny dialog portrayed the characters well.
In summation, don't take every scene as "factual"........and don't accept the entire story as "fact". Not to spoil the movie for others but if so inclined, do a little research to obtain the actual facts regarding Ricky Hill, his medical condition and his eventual "major league " baseball career. Not quite as the movie portrays.
Since this review forum indicates my review is too short and needs more characters, I will say I enjoyed the seemingly genuine scenes of the ramshackle houses and cars. Being that I am a classic car lover, I found it enjoyable seeing cars in the movie that were far from restored but rather, in a condition that very well could have been expected for a poor area of Texas in the late '50's, early '60's.
If this isn't enough characters, well then, I guess I just wasted my time in typing as much as I have.
In summation, don't take every scene as "factual"........and don't accept the entire story as "fact". Not to spoil the movie for others but if so inclined, do a little research to obtain the actual facts regarding Ricky Hill, his medical condition and his eventual "major league " baseball career. Not quite as the movie portrays.
Since this review forum indicates my review is too short and needs more characters, I will say I enjoyed the seemingly genuine scenes of the ramshackle houses and cars. Being that I am a classic car lover, I found it enjoyable seeing cars in the movie that were far from restored but rather, in a condition that very well could have been expected for a poor area of Texas in the late '50's, early '60's.
If this isn't enough characters, well then, I guess I just wasted my time in typing as much as I have.