Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth

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Babe Ruth

1998
Movie
60 min
English

As its title implies, this video attempts to go beyond the public persona of one of major league baseball's greatest stars. Accepting Ruth as a larger-than-life figure, this 59-minute video doesn't attempt to rationalize, apologize, or analyze his behavior. Rather, it endeavors to present an unbiased account of the life of George Herman Ruth, contradictions and all.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users66%
Director: Arthur HillerGenres: Biography, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

This biographical drama chronicles the rise and fall of baseball legend Babe Ruth. It follows his early life as an orphaned child who discovered his talent for baseball, his meteoric rise to superstardom with the New York Yankees, and his struggles with fame, personal demons, and declining health.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding it to be a conventional and uninspired biopic. While John Goodman's performance as Babe Ruth was often praised, the film was criticized for its predictable narrative and lack of depth in exploring Ruth's complex character.

What Reviewers Say

  • John Goodman delivers a strong performance as the legendary ballplayer.

  • The film suffers from a formulaic and uninspired approach to the biopic genre.

  • Lacks the depth to fully explore the complex personality of Babe Ruth.

Google audience: Audience reviews are somewhat mixed, with some appreciating the portrayal of a sports icon and others finding the movie to be a rather bland and predictable retelling of his life story.

Fun Fact

John Goodman reportedly gained 30 pounds to prepare for his role as Babe Ruth, although he had already been relatively close to the legendary slugger's physique.

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