Playing in the house of the Babe. The two 1961 New York Yankee teammates Roger Maris played by Berry Pepper and Mickey Mantle played by Thomas Jane, are in a home run race to beat the Ba

The overall production of 61* was a success. The authenticity took the audience into the lives of the New York Yankee teammates Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle and their race for Ruth’s record. 61* is a powerful movie which shows the audience that baseball is not just a game, it’s a legacy.

Billy Crystal brings this story to life through his authentic use of setting, music and sound effects, costumes, and acting. The switching from present day to 1961 is evident through all of these areas. I feel however, that there are many great actors in this business, and that the casting could have been a little better. Some of the actors such as the present Mrs. Maris and his family did not look as though they fit the part. Mrs. Maris did not appear to be old enough in the present day. However, there are really not that many negative attributes to this movie. This film is not an ordinary baseball story. It does not just show the happiness and the fame that comes along with playing the game. People get to see the hardships these players must endure, and the sacrifices that they must make to gain their fifteen minutes of fame. While reaping the fruits of money and fame may taste so sweet, the bitterness o

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