1. Bull Durham
The dialogue is sharp and funny, the baseball sequences are accurate and the prevailing sexual tension triumphs throughout.
The dialogue is sharp and funny, the baseball sequences are accurate and the prevailing sexual tension triumphs throughout.
2. Rocky
Rocky Balboa remains the lovable lughead of an underdog who will register with the everyman inside all of us.
Rocky Balboa remains the lovable lughead of an underdog who will register with the everyman inside all of us.
3. Raging Bull
A definitive movie about any sport has yet to be made, but this one comes closest. There's nothing formulaic or feel-good.
A definitive movie about any sport has yet to be made, but this one comes closest. There's nothing formulaic or feel-good.
4. Slap Shot
Paul Newman demonstrates how goofball sports movies ought to be done
Paul Newman demonstrates how goofball sports movies ought to be done
5. Field of Dreams
Just an odd and wonderful premise with baseball acting as a metaphor for so much more about life, and love, and passions.
6. The Hustler
Unbelievable acting, especially by Newman. The scene at the beginning, when he plays Gleason for the first time, is one of the best.
Unbelievable acting, especially by Newman. The scene at the beginning, when he plays Gleason for the first time, is one of the best.
7. The Longest Yard
One of the best things about sports is the sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle bird they flip at the establishment.
One of the best things about sports is the sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle bird they flip at the establishment.
8. Hoop Dreams 
The viewer develops more of an emotional attachment to the lead characters than in any other movie -- because you know they're real.
9. White Men Can't Jump
The sun even shines on a dog's ass some days." The constant yammering of trash talk shines throughout this playground hoops saga
10.When We Were Kings
It has a wonderful beat and rhythm that sweeps you up into the film. And when Ali is the central figure, you can't possibly look away.
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