Million Doll
Million Doll

Million Doll

2015TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsJapanese

Suuko has the special ability to make any idol popular just by writing about them on her blog! One day, while being forced to go to the supermarket by her sister, she happens to see a live performance from the dol group “Iotrio”. Suuko decides that she will do everything in her power to push them into stardom. Unfortunately, she has to compete with the charismatic otaku blogger Ryuu-san who supports the underground idol Mariko!

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users73%
Director: Craig GillespieGenres: Comedy-Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A sports agent, desperate to save his career, hatches a plan to recruit baseball stars from India. He travels to Mumbai to find talented cricketers and bring them to America to compete in Major League Baseball. Facing cultural barriers and personal challenges, he works with a young translator and coach to discover raw talent. The journey tests his assumptions about success and the true meaning of winning.

Critical Reception

Million Dollar Arm received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its heartwarming story and Jon Hamm's performance but found the narrative somewhat predictable and formulaic. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the inspirational sports underdog tale and its cross-cultural themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its feel-good sports narrative and Jon Hamm's charisma.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and occasional sentimentality.
  • Appreciated for its exploration of cultural differences and the pursuit of dreams.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, finding it an inspirational and entertaining story about chasing dreams and bridging cultural divides. Many highlighted the positive performances and the film's uplifting message as key strengths, though some noted it followed a familiar sports movie structure.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of J.B. Bernstein, who, along with his business partner Ash Vasishth, discovered pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel through a reality show competition called 'The Million Dollar Arm' in India.

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