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A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.
The film chronicles the legendary life of baseball icon Babe Ruth, from his humble beginnings as a troubled youth to his rise as a larger-than-life sports hero. It explores his complex relationships, particularly with his wife Claire, and his struggles with fame, alcoholism, and his own mortality as his career winds down.
The Babe received a mixed reception from critics. While John Goodman's performance as Babe Ruth was widely praised, the film's narrative was often criticized for being overly sentimental and failing to fully capture the complexities of Ruth's life. Audiences were somewhat divided, with many appreciating the portrayal of a sports legend but others finding the storytelling predictable.
John Goodman delivers a commendable performance as the larger-than-life baseball player.
The film struggles with a sentimental and often predictable narrative that simplifies Babe Ruth's complex life.
Despite its flaws, it offers a decent look at the rise and fall of a sports icon.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally acknowledge John Goodman's strong performance and the nostalgic appeal of a Babe Ruth biopic. However, many viewers found the story to be somewhat clichéd and lacking depth, with some wishing for a more nuanced portrayal of Ruth's personal struggles and achievements.
John Goodman reportedly gained 30 pounds to better fill out the physique of Babe Ruth for his role in the film.
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Well, John Goodman turns The Babe into a clown, and one that isn't very well balanced. It's almost like he was playing two different characters, one with actual depth and one with the depth of a tea spoon and would switch back and forth wit...