Movie Review: Major League (1989)

There are a lot of slightly cheesy sports movies out there. However, I am pleased to say that Major League isn't one of those. Major League is a sports/comedy film that tells the story of a fictionalized Cleveland Browns history. So, for those of you that have seen it, in case you didn't know, none of the players in this movie are real. Charlie Sheen never played baseball. Speaking of Sheen, his role in this movie is awesome from beginning to end, he is this really serious guy who actually has a heart underneath all of his supressed emotions. He was my favorite character in this movie. I watched this movie a long time ago, and the amount of it that I can recall is very good for an old movie. It chronicles how the Cleveland Browns lose and go through bouts of doubt because of their losing streaks. It captures the feeling of being part of a team really well. Now, it's not a great movie, not at all. However, it has supurb acting which makes the movie worth watching. It's not an oscar winner, but it deserves some recognition. In my mind, it is a very influential film in the world of sports cinema. Overall, Major League is a light, funny, and even somewhat fascinating look into the world of baseball. Two Stars.