- flavo436 de diciembre de 2025The Natural (1984) transforms baseball into pure cinematic poetry, capturing the sport’s beauty with stunning visuals and a haunting score. The film’s slow pacing and use of slow motion elevate the game into something majestic, highlighting moments of triumph and struggle in ways rarely seen on screen. Its story blends realism with fantasy, weaving themes of good versus evil into a surreal narrative that feels timeless. Robert Redford’s portrayal of Roy Hobbs anchors the film with quiet intensity, though the decision to have him play both a 19-year-old and a 39-year-old is admittedly distracting. A younger actor might have made the early scenes more convincing. Still, the film’s atmosphere, emotional resonance, and mythic tone outweigh this odd choice. The Natural succeeds as both a sports drama and a fable, reminding audiences that baseball can be more than a game—it can be legend.
- Eric Bakke15 de enero de 2025The Natural is a timeless story of second chances and redemption, capturing the triumph of overcoming past mistakes in the pursuit of greatness. With a standout Randy Newman score that echoes the spirit of Aaron Copland Americana, the film's music perfectly complements its heroic narrative, making it one of the most iconic and soulful sports movies ever made.
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El mejor was released on 11 de mayo de 1984.
El mejor was directed by Barry Levinson.
El mejor has a runtime of 2h 17min.
El mejor was produced by Mark Johnson.
Nada iba a impedir que Roy Hobbs cumpliese su sueño de ser una estrella del beisbol. Robert Redford protagoniza esta inspiradora historia que empieza cuando Hobbs, con 14 años, hace un bate muy potente de la madera de un roble caído. Muy pronto impresiona a los cazatalentos de las ligas profesionales con su habilidad y queda grabado en la retina del periodista deportivo Max Mercy, el cual acabará siendo clave en la carrera de Hobbs. Sin embargo, un encuentro con una mujer misteriosa da al traste con su sueño. Pasan los años y un Hobbs más mayor reaparece como un novato en los New York Knights. Superando el dolor físico y desafiando a aquellos que les interesa ver perder a los Knights, Hobbs, con su bate de la infancia, tiene la oportunidad de hacer ganar la liga a los Knights y por fin cumplir su sueño.
The key characters in El mejor are Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford), Max Mercy (Robert Duvall), Iris Gaines (Glenn Close).
El mejor is rated A.
El mejor is a Drama, Sport film.
El mejor has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.
El mejor had a budget of 28 MUS$.
El mejor has made 48 MUS$ at the box office.