Great work in the editing of this scene. I love it when they cut back to Duvall's empty chair at the end of this scene. The audience instantly knows that he now remembers who Hobbs is and that his story is gonna come out now.
Whenever I see some athlete that thinks he's bigger than the game(T.O., LeBron, Randy Moss etc.) I always think of what Mercer says to Hobbs. "They come and they go Hobbs. They come and they go, but this game is here forever.". How true!
I have a hard, crusty heart, but man, this movie gets to me every time. Scene after scene, I get goosebumps--even 27 years later. The scene at Wrigley Field is my favorite--I tear up every time. BTW, I love the look on the face of the catcher at the end of the scene.
This is up there for best mood set in movie history. Whilst some may call it a bit cheesy, I call it beautiful. Even the title gives it an aura. Great spot on the train too by the way...
I have seen this movie a thousand times. I have never even thought about that train in the background and his reaction. You are not kidding about the goosebumps! Wow, I am shocked I never caught that! Good show!
My favorite movie of all-time. I love watching Max Mercy- " I know this guy from somewhere, but where"?
rangerrick67 2 months ago
God, this is when baseball was baseball! I would have loved to play back then, take the trains, and stay in the classy hotels!
BonePanzer 2 months ago 2
Damn fine acting all the way around...incredibly understated.
Blue85828 5 months ago
The look on Duvalls face was priceless. He knows he remembers this guy from somewhere??? But dosent think its possible....
yanksfan43 5 months ago
Great work in the editing of this scene. I love it when they cut back to Duvall's empty chair at the end of this scene. The audience instantly knows that he now remembers who Hobbs is and that his story is gonna come out now.
Cadywax 7 months ago
Whenever I see some athlete that thinks he's bigger than the game(T.O., LeBron, Randy Moss etc.) I always think of what Mercer says to Hobbs. "They come and they go Hobbs. They come and they go, but this game is here forever.". How true!
hazelwood55 8 months ago
@hazelwood55 The sound of train in the background helps a bit also to plant that thought in the viewer's head.
klamath632 6 months ago
I have a hard, crusty heart, but man, this movie gets to me every time. Scene after scene, I get goosebumps--even 27 years later. The scene at Wrigley Field is my favorite--I tear up every time. BTW, I love the look on the face of the catcher at the end of the scene.
sickphil71 9 months ago 3
This is up there for best mood set in movie history. Whilst some may call it a bit cheesy, I call it beautiful. Even the title gives it an aura. Great spot on the train too by the way...
splatt33face 10 months ago
I love the sound of the train in the backround as he first thinks about pitching the ball, then again through his dilivery. (goosebumps)
A perfect scene in a perfect movie.
solidchef 1 year ago 2
@solidchef Yeah, I love that sound too. It really sets the mood in that scene. But then, I love the sound of trains anytime.... :-)
redrosestoo 1 year ago
@solidchef
I have seen this movie a thousand times. I have never even thought about that train in the background and his reaction. You are not kidding about the goosebumps! Wow, I am shocked I never caught that! Good show!
Ratmoonapper 11 months ago
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solidchef 1 year ago
Such a classic, Roy Hobbs and Max Mercer...
mita5mzeke 1 year ago
Greatest baseball movie ever
pjunior46 1 year ago 17
I can't find the movie anywhere!! D:
elFlakation 1 year ago
@elFlakation If you mean for free, then no. Otherwise try Amazon.
redrosestoo 1 year ago