Fun fact: Geena Davis' character, Dottie Hinson, was inspired by real-life player Dorothy “Kammie” Kamenshek. She was a left-handed first baseman and outfielder, she was the most feared hitter in the league. I went to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown when I was a kid, it was one of the coolest things I'll ever remember... the history of Baseball ⚾️ !!
My friend's mother was a Racine Belle and she loved this movie. She said that, overall, it did a great job of capturing the spirit of the league. Yes, it did some "hollywooding" but it was a great tribute.
My neighbor's mom was a Minneapolis Millerette. She used to get him and his brothers prepared for Little League baseball. He said they used to watch this movie when the three brothers had reunions.
Fun fact, that bruise in softball, is called a raspberry ! 😅 at least where I am from growing up, not sure if there are other names for it. They are not fun that's for sure ! Haha
That's why I never slid when I played softball. If I would have been wearing baseball pants instead of shorts, I would have tried. One of the players on my team slid and had a huge gash along the length of her thigh. I saw that and thought, "Nope, not sliding unless I'm wearing pant."
The part with the adult Stillwell kills me! You get the sense throughout the movie that his mother, Evelyn, was probably abused and this was their temporary respite from a miserable home life. Stillwell-angel was a rotten kid, but grew into a decent man who honored her legacy.
Agree. His father was probably absent emotionally and his mother had to do everything and he appreciated her very much. You see how bereft he is without her.
@@benjalucian1515 every time she quotes her husband, he was saying something really mean to her. She was so sweet, she probably had such an emotional reaction to Jimmy because her husband screamed at her all the time.
The craziest part is that leg injury that you saw on that girl when she slid, that really happened to the actress when she slid in that scene. That wasn't makeup that was a real injury
Speaking of sport, Geena Davis actually has some real talent. She is an accomplished archer and only narrowly missed making it onto the U.S. archery team for the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics.
Jon Lovitz (the scout) yelling at the cow wasn’t actually in the script. He broke character because the cows had been constantly mooing as they were filing those scenes (as they do lol) and just got pissed off and yelled at them. Penny Marshal and everyone else involved thought it was hilarious and not really ‘out of character’, so it made it in the movie.
The soldier dancing with Madonna was Eddie Mekka - RIP he died this past November, he was also a singer and played Carmine on Laverne and Shirley. Penny Marshall often used people she worked with in the past in big and small roles. Gary Marshall of. course as Mr Harvey but also the game announcer is David Landers who was also on L&S as Squiggy (David passed away in 2020j and Penny’s daughter Tracy played Betty.
Tom Hanks before he was famous had a guest appearance on Happy Days which was a Garry Marshall produced show would help explain why he was cast in 2 Penny Marshall movies with this and also Big.
I've seen this movie so many times. When Tom Hanks says "I'm sorry Betty" and then she says "No George" always gets me. R.I.P and thank you all veterans who have paid the unfortunate price...🇺🇸
It wasn't until I was an adult that I found out they were two different women, lol. I just always thought they did a very good make-up job on her, they only used Geena's voice and she did really good lip syncing, it really feels like she's actually talking. Other then her height the old Kit looks quite like her as well.
I have an irrational love for this movie. I don’t know what it is but something about this kicks me right in the nostalgia feels even though I don’t care about baseball and am definitely not old enough to remember this era.
Because it’s just a well done movie. I was only 7 when this movie came out. I knew nothing about this era or baseball, but it was my fave movie as a child. Authentic movies have that effect.
It's an underdog film with the warm nostalgia of baseball, classic songs and vehicles, great acting, interesting characters, and witty dialogue. A well written script. It's a good all-rounder. This is the type of movie which portrays strong, female characters which everyone can back and root for.
My dad, who passed this last year, told me was ten when he was a snack vendor (box with strap around the neck) to some of their practices. Said they'd tease and flirt with him till he blushed). Different times wow.
@CLester it has nothing to do with whether somebody can take a joke or not, relax yourself chief. His character was written TO HAVE an ultra sarcastic SENSE OF HUMOR. Either you get sarcasm and love and breathe it or you don't. Personally I was raised with biting sarcasm so 1/2 the time my brother say stuff to me I'm like what's that smell...is it SARCASM or are you for real, cuz I honestly can't tell at times. 😂
@@christinegelabert1651 Lol. You pretty much proved their point. Telling someone who made a simple statement they need to calm down and then proceeding to go on a tangent about your childhood with all caps?
They totally should watch The Wedding Singer even his more recent movies its just his character which was a lot of SNL comedians developed early and they stuck with what worked for them.
My grandma is almost 96. When I talked to her a couple weeks ago and she said her best years (overall) were when she was 40-70. Her health was good, she was financially stable, she had opportunities to travel, and she was more confident in herself.
I know and they were bellowing about receding hairlines and they missed one of his better ones. “You know, if I had your job? I’d kill myself. Sit here and I’ll see if I can dig up a pistol.”
@@sgt.blkdog3840 Yeah. Jon Lovitz and his character are a mainstay of this movie and these dudes seem to do nothing but bitch and moan about him. Sometimes.... JUST SHUT THE F**** UP AND WATCH. You don't have to overreact to everything. I could already tell by the way they reacted to Lovitz's classic portrayal of how scouts were in 1940s that this reaction would blow.
I love this movie. Great cast too. Even Madonna was good! And Rosie O’ Donnell is the real deal- she played in college. The last song sung by Madonna gets me every time- This Used To Be My Playground.
In that era, what they were doing was outlandish. Women didn't play baseball. They cleaned house and had babies while men did all the sports and went to work. They were being criticized for starting an all women's league to start with, so they tried to offset that with the whole beauty and charm school thing so none of their players would look "unwomanly." It's stupid and archaic now, but that is how it was then. This is based on a true story. Those elderly women you saw at the end playing ball were actually in the league. These ladies played their hearts out and it took decades for any of them to be added to the baseball hall of fame.
@@rexjdk Forced how? It's part of the job. They could have said No and left. No one was holding them hostage. People use extreme language too readily, too much. Point to the part where they were "forced." They didn't like the uniforms and the director told them they were free to leave if they felt they couldn't wear it. No one left. But, okay, continue taking agency away from women as though they can't make their own decisions and are little porcelain figurines that'll break if they have to learn how to sit like a lady and use proper eating etiquette. I mean, Wow
@@LA_HA With men and boys going into the service woman had to go to work to support their families and for the establishment in baseball to force them into charm schools is just wrong. Yes there were other jobs but i highly doubt they paid as much as playing baseball did.
@@rexjdk This is something we call Life Choices. They made the choice to stay and get paid to play baseball and to represent the team. That means having a ladylike presence and acting a certain way in public. The men had to do it, too, just more focused on how they needed to present themselves as men. They got paid to improve in ways they wouldn't have otherwise because many of them weren't in a position to know those things. This still happens. I'm not trying to argue the point into the ground. I'm just asking that people think about the amazing opportunities these women were given, and to consider that they weren't Forced to get more good out of the experience than is being credited for. It was an amazing time for them. Why ruin it with imagined slights of being forced to do it? Like Marla. She was a completely different person from who she was before they went to charm school and ended up getting married to a man who loved her. It improved her life. What's wrong with that?
When that lady at the charm and beauty school says, “A lady reveals nothing.” that laugh by Lori Petty is completely real and they left in the movie. I love unscripted moments like that.
Fun fact, the bruse on Alice wasn’t make up. It was an actual bruse the actress got while sliding and they kept it in for the movie to tribute how hard the ball players worked. And the importance of proper uniforms I guess 😊
Love the ending. Did she let her sister win because her sister needed the win more than she did? Probably. But that's love. If Dottie wins, great but she destroys her sister and loses her forever. The baseball game is a microcosm of Kits whole life. If she loses, its life beating her down again, and how the person you love and admire can be a mirror to your own failings in comparison. You feel for both sisters.
That is a question that has been asked, but I honestly don’t think so. I think they got to a point in their relationship where Dottie accepted to let Kit take the path she needed to take. I think this was emphasized by her telling Ellen Sue to pitch her high, fast ones. It would make no sense to tell her that and then let her win. But I think she was genuinely proud she could have her moment because she knew it was an authentic moment so it was a proud look of “finally,” not “look what I was able to give her.” I also think Dottie was too honorable to let her whole team down just to let her sister win. My take on it.
I believe Dottie did change her mind. First she tells Ellen Sue to throw high fastballs to end this since Kit could not layoff em. But than with grit & determination finally got a piece of it and when Dottie saw her coming home I think in her mind she decided to let it go and let Kit have her moment. Kit got a walkoff to help her team be the first world champions and a curtain call in the end with her name chanted.
I believe there is no definitive answer to the ending whether Dottie let Kit win, even the cast has differing opinions. I personally believe she dropped the ball intentionally as a way of making peace with her sister.
@@michaeljacyna1973 I think so, too. Dottie was a talented player. Letting go of that ball... when did she Ever do that? Just like she said, the game meant a lot to her, but not at the expense of her relationships. She left to have kids with her husband. She went on this journey for Kitt in the first place. She wasn't willing to lose Kitt over winning a game she didn't love more than her sister. And she knew it was Everything to Kitt, who was staying to play. Dottie was leaving
Woo-hoo! One of my fave movies ever! Amazing casting, especially for the older versions of themselves. Fun fact: Tracy Reiner (“Betty Spaghetti”) is the daughter of Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall (who directed the film).
Her dad is actually Penny's first husband, Michael Henry. But she had a very good relationship with her step dad Rob, and took his name as her stage name.
True. And men in baseball are taught how to behave as well because they are embassadors for the sport and often find themselves meeting a lot of people in formal situations and talking to the press. They have to be taught that stuff. And why not learn how to sit, eat, dress, speak well, behave like a lady, etc? It worked wonders for many of them, who had better lives because of that entire experience than they would've had otherwise. It's not misogynist or a negative thing for a woman to learn how to be more feminine and a better person overall
@@erikawilliams9558 Well, would you call Marla, May, Doris, or Kit feminine? They are female. They are women. But, they aren't feminine. So, short answer, No. Many of them weren't because they weren't taught to be and in many cases, they weren't in an environment conducive to be
And either these guys are clueless (yeah, shocking they want girls to be attractive. that's so weird) or they live on a farm in Nebraska and have never been off the property 😆
@@LA_HA It has been two years but you kept writing the same thing about teaching men similar things but never specified those things they taught men as well. You keep saying stuff and things. It is mysogynist when you teach women manners but not men. Becasue they did not teach men that. You are simply lying.
Well, I doubt they even knew who she (Madonna)was in this movie, they literally cut all her scenes out and she was great in this movie. They literally didn’t even mention her at all, discussing the movie. What a waste of a reaction to this movie.
My Grandfather who was a Korean war vet who lived through Jim Crow and died at 97 often told all of his 16 Grandkids that "Only the body grows old, your mind stays the same". (Unless of course you get some type of disease that alters the brain.) I find that to be very true. I love this movie and watched it as a kid. If Tom Hanks or Geena Davis is in it, I'm definitely watching. But you guys were so mean to my main man John Lovitz though who is a SNL Alumni and comedic genius. I forgive you. Lol 🤎🙏🏽
This movie came up this morning on a local radio show. They were questioning if this was a sports movie... I was screaming at my radio... Mission accomplished.
@@howardbalaban7051 it counts a "historical sports movie" due to the fact that wants to WW2 era ended that was the end of the series for these women's Leagues. After that they're expected to get right back into the kitchen. The Women's Leagues were only made as an alternative form of entertainment UNTIL the men can come back from war and play in more numbers in the regular Leagues. They were basically set up as a distraction for people from what was going on at the time. After the war, THAT'S when the Baby Boomers came along because everybody came back from the war started getting pregnant. They were all catching up on what they missed while they were away. THAT'S when my brother showed up, and 2 years apart and there was another daughter before them but she had passed early on at 6 days old from SIDS. My father was a WW2 Army Air CORPS MP, that's what the Air Force was before it became its own branch. He was an expert marksman and was given several sharpshooter awards. His younger brother was WW2 ARMY MP. My Uncle Willie was a sniper during the war. When they were alive they'd seen this movie and it was one of their favorites ALSO! ♥️
@@christinegelabert1651 Thanks to all your family members for their service! I'm a Navy brat myself, and my grandfather was a WWII Marine. My brother currently serves in the USAF. As for the movie, I made the actual league the subject of a final research paper in a class I took in undergrad. The women in the AAGPBL were amazing!
I was a girl playing baseball when this movie came out. I watched it so many times I still know almost every line by heart. One of my all-time favorite movies.
Being a Rockford native myself, the Rockford Peaches are still very popular even today. I actually met the real Dotty when I was a kid. Pretty cool. The city still has the original gate entrance to what is now a school. This movie will never get old. Such a classic!!! “Dirt in the skirt” ⚾️
9:05 - That's actor Jon Lovitz. He's a Saturday Night Live alumni and comedian who is known for his brash demeanor and sarcasm in his movies & comedic roles. Which means he was the perfect choice to cast as he basically plays himself in this movie.
I grew up in Rockford and never knew about the Peaches until this movie came out. There is so much history in this country that we are never told in school. Glad you finally got to see it!
in the office finale, ed helms' character, andy bernard, said it best when he said, "i wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them." one of my favorite lines
She lost the game on purpose. She gave it all up for her sister. It wasn’t a lack of love for the game or wanting to start a family. She loved Kit more than anything at that time in her life. She gave up everything for her little sister. Or at least, that has been my take on it every time I’ve watched. But I really loved your view. It opened up an entirely new avenue and we decided to watch it again lol. Love y’all’s videos!
Time picks up speed the older you get. I am already 41 and I can already feel 50 coming up and I am no better financially or socially than I was at 24 and still have nothing of my own. Be it family or home or job anymore thanks to Covid. So, yeah, the only advice I can give is enjoy the little moments. Hopefully it will get you through life.
Yeah the league and the 4 teams were definitely real. Racine Bells did indeed win the World Series but it wasn’t against the Rockford Peaches and it only went 5 games (4-1 in their favor obviously). Everyone else were fictional versions of real players like Dottie. This movie is one of those “inspired by a true story” type where you everything happened for real but a lot was changed.
@@LA_HA do they ask men to take them? No. Does it have anything to do with playing the game? No. Charm has no practical benefit for the accomplishment of the job of baseball player. The only reason they were required for women and women alone (which right there, hint hint sexism) are sexualized female beauty standards reinforced by misogyny. That's why. How could you interpret that as anything BUT sexist?
@@evergreenforestwitch Because the men did get instruction in how to behave in formal situations. A lot of athletes come from poverty and have to deal with the press, meeting people all over the world, and knowing how to do things as representatives of their teams, Country, and sport that they didn't grow up knowing. So, it would've been odd if they didn't do the same for the women. The fact is, when you represent more than just yourself, you need to learn how to behave, speak, and address certain people in certain situations. It's called Presenting Yourself, aka learning how to behave in public. It would be embarrassing for the individuals to make social faux pas, as well as those they represent. So, yeah, male athletes are taught social manners and how to talk to the press, fans, etc. Weren't you taught how to behave in certain situations -- in formal settings, job interviews, meeting important people, on dates, etc? Or do you just act like whatever in every situation you're in?
@@evergreenforestwitch I wasn't debating. We asked each other questions and you answered mine, and I was responding to yours. But, if you see it as sexist and all that despite both sexes needing to do the same thing for the same reason, that's your right. Be well
I'm so glad you guys watched this!! It is in my top 3 favorite movies. Now you guys know those iconic lines and saw the stellar and random cast. This is such an incredible story in movie and in reality. Seeing this notification just made me really happy. Thanks for this one!
You've discovered the Tom Hanks acting trope. Tom Cruise runs. Brad Pitt eats. Tom Hanks pees or references peeing. A League of Their Own, The Terminal, Forrest Gump, Castaway, Apollo 13, The Green Mile, Captain Phillips, Saving Private Ryan, and on and on.
Having seen the deleted kiss between Jimmy and Dottie, her dramatic reaction of leaving makes perfect sense but I'm glad they didn't include that scene. *he was probably hit in the hip
Yes, it's an interesting scene and it makes so much more sense but I'm so glad it was cut. It would have made Jimmy look awful and your suppose to see his progression by this point and the story is about Dotty and her relationships between the girls and Kit and that's where the focus needed to stay, to me that scene would have ruined it.
I saw this in the theater as a college student. Makes me feel a bit old, but I love this movie, and am looking forward to your reaction. ****Still brings all the feels, I cried at all the same parts.
One of my favorite movies ever! I have no idea how many times I've watched this movie, but I will forever regret not being in a movie theater to hear the laughter when Stillwell gets hit in the head with the glove before game 7!!!!🤣
You said it right, you can't relive those years. I don't live that far from where I grew up. It's different now, there are new houses build where my building used to be. Some people I grew up with still live there, a lot have moved away or have passed on. But the Elementary school that I went to with the big schoolyard is still there, that's where we played everything. We played baseball, handball, and tackle football when it snowed. We even build ramps so we can jump our bikes there like Evil Knievel. Every time I hear Madonna's song, "This used to be my Playground", it brings a tear to my eyes. Great memories.
The moment when Jimmy (Tom Hanks) throws his glove at the little kid and nails him in the face is totally ad-libbed by Hanks. You can hear and see Rosie cracking up! LOL
You guys should definitely check out old black&white films of 1940s dancers doing the jitterbug and Lindy Hop-the athletic moves those couples do are just breathtaking!
@Kathy Astrom • I know you'll agree because you truly appreciate dance.They really need to see the JUMPING JIVE performance with the NICHOLAS BROTHERS! 🪘🎹
this is one of those movies that I can watch at anytime and it don't disappoint. the story , characters and acting keeps me interested and I never tire of watching.
I remember when this movie came out and me and my grandfather talked about the women's baseball league. He said they were phenomenal to watch. It took forever for them to be put into the baseball Hall of fame. This movie is great paying homage to their contribution to the American pastime. Hope you guys watched the ending with the original baseball players playing including the original Dottie
I thoroughly enjoyed your reactions and comments for "A League of Their Own" so much. This was a treat to watch this on your channel... I am going to be watching this video from your channel often... I was laughing so much . You both bring a lot to the table in your channel and it is very appreciated . Your reactions and comments are so genuine and you both make it worth while to keep watching. Thank you for this one and looking forward to much more .
This is one of my favourite movies of all time. My favourite lines are "Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that" and "it's supposed to be hard, if it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great" because it's true. I played softball for 10 years and i love every second of it, there was a period of time where i was playing for 3 different divisions at the same time so i was playing 3 games back to back every game day and i was also playing during school in the school league. I wish i never gave it up but I did initially to concentrate on school but i didn't return because of the long term damage i'd done to my rotator cuff which i didn't realise at the time of quitting. This movie is so special and they really captured what this sport feels like for people.
Yes, a huge ball of emotions, plus justice was served, an amazing movie lead by the incredible Samuel (I'm great in any mfkn role) Jackson. I still need to read the book!
I had the honor of meeting a bunch of real Rockford Peaches a few years ago (and photos with and autographs too) when they rebuilt their field in Rockford. Those are some tough old ladies!
Octo I know how you feel. I'm reaching the big 3 decade this year and I have experience some great moments in my life. I've took ballroom dancing. I've been to a few states over the years and met some interesting people. Not to mention I've convinced a few friends to follow their dreams and stay on the path of being good. I consider them great memories that I'll hold onto.
This is some of the absolute best old vs young version of the same character casting I have ever seen! This is one of my favorite movies to exist. I went to a university that was an all women's school until the 50s, one of my favorite alums played in the real version of this league. She loved talking about her time at our college then leaving spring semester early to go to spring training to play baseball with women from all over the country. She died last year and I had a good cry while watching this movie for her.
How does one edit out every Madonna scene from his movie? The top five stars in this movie were: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnel & Lori Petty. Do you even know who Madonna was in the movie??
Madonna was probably the weakest performance of any secondary character in the movie. Rosie O’Donnell did a much better job and I liked a lot of the rest of the team better. Madonna was just OK. The big dance scene actually seemed added just to give her something to do.
This is absolutely my favorite movie. Sadly, there's still plenty of that sexist gender crap in sports today, just look at the difference between men and women's beach volleyball uniforms. It's ridiculous.
There was a big deal like last year during the Summer Olympics with one of the Women Beach Volleyball teams adjusting their uniforms to something more than a bikini and they got fined for breaking rules. I can't remember what country it was but seriously good on them for it.
The guy you hated so much is actually Jon Lovitz, originally from SNL. His lines were hilarious (and he probably helped write them, they fit with his characters so well!!)
The first time I saw this move I was not yet 18, learned English well enough to understand every word in a movie just a few movies before. It made a huge impression on me and still belongs to my top-10. Thanks for the intense rewatch 👌
Dottie dropped the ball on purpose so her sister could finally win. That's why they showed her holding onto the ball when she was run over earlier in the movie, to show us that she could've held on if she wanted.
LOL, as someone that's in their forties, let me say, you got some great moments coming up, enjoy them! I have some amazing memories of my 20s, but really, my 30s were even better and my 40s have been great!
So when this movie came out I was 10, when I saw in on video it was about 11-12. And while, as a kid I loved the obvious jokes in the movie. I also loved the time period with the Music and Fashion. It was only as an adult did I 'Fully Get and Understand' the Adult jokes and the nuances of the Time Period. SUCH a Good Movie!!!
Batter up Hear that call The time has come For one and allll…. To plaaaaayyyyy Balll…. We're the members of the All American League. We come from cities near and far. We've got Canadians, Irish ones and Swedes. We're all for one, we're one for all, we're all American. Each girl stands, her head so proudly high. Her motto "Do or Die". She's not the one to use or need an alibi. Our chaperones are not too soft, they're not too tough. Our managers are on the ball. We've got a president who really knows his stuff. We're all for one, we're one for all, we're all American.
Dang. I'll admit, part of me was hoping you'd sit through the credits. I know this sounds weird, but the credits are a bit of a tear-jerker. I was hoping to see you two fight 'em back.
4. If Kit hadn't pushed her to actually take advantage of that golden opportunity dangling in front of her, Dottie would never have had this experience of a lifetime! How grandly her ego was stroked as "The Queen of Diamonds", despite her false modesty. It gave her the chance to have SOMETHING in her life that was just hers! Something that had her rise to the occasion of being something other than someone's wife/daughter/mother! Yes, of course, Kit had just as much to gain from this. Without it, she'd just be stuck in that one-horse town as a tomboyish nobody; a pale imitation of her sister that no man would want and no league/organization (amateur or otherwise) would ever truly take seriously as a ballplayer! The fact still remains that this experience changed Dottie for the better; she could now, at the very least, be a woman of substance to her forthcoming family. She got a chance to meet other women just like her as an athlete, but from all different walks of life to gain perspective on how she should raise her own daughter(s). She got to be a part of something not only special with her sister, but historical for women of both past and present; a fact that didn't truly sink in for her until she finally reunited with her former teammates at the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, seeing all the pix, plaques and paraphernalia laid out for the exhibits. Make no mistake, for the PROFESSIONAL athlete she was and the woman she became at the end of this film, she has her sister to thank entirely for it!
I still enjoy watching this from time to time. My grandfather use to watch the local team here. I'm sure it didn't have anything to do with the uniform styles.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this movie! I'm so glad you guys watched it and liked it!😍 Also i love when Marla and Nelson get married. I always feel like the ugly one and when is able to find someone to love her for her it gives me hope😍
i watched this so many times growing up. my dad was a big sports fan. and also tv/ movie watcher. a lot of times it didnt matter what was playing, it just had to be on. the tv playing something i’d seen a half a dozen times in my life was a common occurrence. this movie gives me such nostalgia for those days and makes me miss my dad who i miss dearly and think of often
I grew up playing softball so this is one of my favorite movies of all time. I’ve seen it a million times. A classic. It’s crazy to see how far Women’s sports has come and I have so much respect for these women and what they put up with so I could have the opportunities I have had.
Fun fact: Geena Davis' character, Dottie Hinson, was inspired by real-life player Dorothy “Kammie” Kamenshek. She was a left-handed first baseman and outfielder, she was the most feared hitter in the league.
I went to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown when I was a kid, it was one of the coolest things I'll ever remember... the history of Baseball ⚾️ !!
Very cool!
This is true. I can't wait to go to the Baseball Hall of fame to see their exhibit
Glad to see the girls of baseball get some representation. I hear they had cards of the real peach players. I wouldn't mind owning a set.
My friend's mother was a Racine Belle and she loved this movie. She said that, overall, it did a great job of capturing the spirit of the league. Yes, it did some "hollywooding" but it was a great tribute.
My aunt was a fort wayne daisy. She would have loved this but passed away before it . I learned about the a.a.g.b.l way before this movie
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My neighbor's mom was a Minneapolis Millerette. She used to get him and his brothers prepared for Little League baseball. He said they used to watch this movie when the three brothers had reunions.
Tom Hanks and Geena Davis were iconic in this film. Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell were so funny as best friends.
Rosie and Madonna became extremely close friends during this movie.
Yes I agree 👍 💯
It's such a great movie. Other than Major League I have to list it as my favorite baseball movies.
I didn't recognize that was Madonna until you said that, and I've watched this movie at least 10 times. How embarrassing. 😂
@@animon613 Well her having dark hair and not wearing any over the top outfits makes her blend in a lot more.
Fact: That giant bruise from the slide was 100% real so they put it in the movie
That looked so painful! I believe all the bruises and scraps were real, the girls worked hard for this movie.
I got one almost as big from an ATV crash in the Honduras lol. Very painful when it darkens to those colors hours later!!
Fun fact, that bruise in softball, is called a raspberry ! 😅 at least where I am from growing up, not sure if there are other names for it. They are not fun that's for sure ! Haha
That's why I never slid when I played softball. If I would have been wearing baseball pants instead of shorts, I would have tried. One of the players on my team slid and had a huge gash along the length of her thigh. I saw that and thought, "Nope, not sliding unless I'm wearing pant."
Damn... she went full send in that scene. I always thought "the make up artist did really effing good!" Lol nope. She just effed her thigh up!!!
The part with the adult Stillwell kills me! You get the sense throughout the movie that his mother, Evelyn, was probably abused and this was their temporary respite from a miserable home life. Stillwell-angel was a rotten kid, but grew into a decent man who honored her legacy.
Agree. His father was probably absent emotionally and his mother had to do everything and he appreciated her very much. You see how bereft he is without her.
@@benjalucian1515 every time she quotes her husband, he was saying something really mean to her. She was so sweet, she probably had such an emotional reaction to Jimmy because her husband screamed at her all the time.
@@CarrotFlowers421 - Agree.
Yup. It's a truly magnificent and nuanced performance and I absolutely love every second of it.
The craziest part is that leg injury that you saw on that girl when she slid, that really happened to the actress when she slid in that scene. That wasn't makeup that was a real injury
Speaking of sport, Geena Davis actually has some real talent. She is an accomplished archer and only narrowly missed making it onto the U.S. archery team for the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics.
Jon Lovitz (the scout) yelling at the cow wasn’t actually in the script. He broke character because the cows had been constantly mooing as they were filing those scenes (as they do lol) and just got pissed off and yelled at them. Penny Marshal and everyone else involved thought it was hilarious and not really ‘out of character’, so it made it in the movie.
The soldier dancing with Madonna was Eddie Mekka - RIP he died this past November, he was also a singer and played Carmine on Laverne and Shirley. Penny Marshall often used people she worked with in the past in big and small roles. Gary Marshall of. course as Mr Harvey but also the game announcer is David Landers who was also on L&S as Squiggy (David passed away in 2020j and Penny’s daughter Tracy played Betty.
Squiggy died? I didn't know. That's so sad. What a great character
THAT WAS CARMINE??? You’re kidding me!! I knew squiggy was in it, but Carmine??!? How did I not see him??
Tom Hanks before he was famous had a guest appearance on Happy Days which was a Garry Marshall produced show would help explain why he was cast in 2 Penny Marshall movies with this and also Big.
I didn't know Carmine passed away 😭 Now we've lost Garry & Penny too 😭😭
@@wendyrhps and most recently, Cindy Williams
While she never appeared in this movie
I've seen this movie so many times. When Tom Hanks says "I'm sorry Betty" and then she says "No George" always gets me. R.I.P and thank you all veterans who have paid the unfortunate price...🇺🇸
"There's no crying in baseball!" Most iconic line in film history.
and the way Tom Hanks delivers that line
Maybe not "most iconic," but DEFINITELY on a very short list of such lines.
When Ted Williams died and the story spread that he had his head frozen, the joke was, “There’s no cryogenics in baseball!”
Meh
Say hello to my little friend, hasta la vista baby, to infinity and beyond, I'll make him an offer he can't refuse, I'm your Huckleberry.....
Older Dottie(Geena Davis) is played by Lynn Cartwright. the fact that they looked nearly identical always amazed me.
It wasn't until I was an adult that I found out they were two different women, lol. I just always thought they did a very good make-up job on her, they only used Geena's voice and she did really good lip syncing, it really feels like she's actually talking. Other then her height the old Kit looks quite like her as well.
I was today year's old when I discovered this.
Even Steven Spielberg asked Penny Marshall if that was Geena Davis.
Too bad that weren't in another movie. They could have played mother and daughter.
@@GDS_Michelle But I believe they dubbed Geena's voice over Lynn Cartwright. So they might look similar but they probably don't sound the same.
Once you know that the players at the end are the actual members of the AAGPBL, it becomes much more emotional.
I have an irrational love for this movie. I don’t know what it is but something about this kicks me right in the nostalgia feels even though I don’t care about baseball and am definitely not old enough to remember this era.
Because it’s just a well done movie. I was only 7 when this movie came out. I knew nothing about this era or baseball, but it was my fave movie as a child. Authentic movies have that effect.
Same and I always tear up at the end
It’s just a great film, it’s so enjoyable watched it so often when it was on like tbs
It's an underdog film with the warm nostalgia of baseball, classic songs and vehicles, great acting, interesting characters, and witty dialogue. A well written script. It's a good all-rounder. This is the type of movie which portrays strong, female characters which everyone can back and root for.
My dad, who passed this last year, told me was ten when he was a snack vendor (box with strap around the neck) to some of their practices. Said they'd tease and flirt with him till he blushed). Different times wow.
Jon Lovitz is hilarious, that's his demeanor.
@CLester it has nothing to do with whether somebody can take a joke or not, relax yourself chief. His character was written TO HAVE an ultra sarcastic SENSE OF HUMOR. Either you get sarcasm and love and breathe it or you don't. Personally I was raised with biting sarcasm so 1/2 the time my brother say stuff to me I'm like what's that smell...is it SARCASM or are you for real, cuz I honestly can't tell at times. 😂
@@christinegelabert1651 Lol. You pretty much proved their point. Telling someone who made a simple statement they need to calm down and then proceeding to go on a tangent about your childhood with all caps?
@@CK-np5we Ha, I was just about to say the same thing.
They totally should watch The Wedding Singer even his more recent movies its just his character which was a lot of SNL comedians developed early and they stuck with what worked for them.
There are plenty of people who can still take the joke, as long as it's actually a joke and not a hidden insult
My grandma is almost 96. When I talked to her a couple weeks ago and she said her best years (overall) were when she was 40-70. Her health was good, she was financially stable, she had opportunities to travel, and she was more confident in herself.
The Jon Lovitz character doesn't have an unfunny line in the whole flick.
They hate him but i ABSOLUTELY love him😂😂😂
He is not someone I would like in real life but Lovitz nails the character.
@@christi776 “yeah…that’s the ticket.”
I know and they were bellowing about receding hairlines and they missed one of his better ones. “You know, if I had your job? I’d kill myself. Sit here and I’ll see if I can dig up a pistol.”
@@sgt.blkdog3840 Yeah. Jon Lovitz and his character are a mainstay of this movie and these dudes seem to do nothing but bitch and moan about him. Sometimes.... JUST SHUT THE F**** UP AND WATCH. You don't have to overreact to everything. I could already tell by the way they reacted to Lovitz's classic portrayal of how scouts were in 1940s that this reaction would blow.
I love this movie. Great cast too. Even Madonna was good! And Rosie O’ Donnell is the real deal- she played in college.
The last song sung by Madonna gets me every time- This Used To Be My Playground.
"Ok... Some of them are going home"
Madonna was a very talented actress imo Evita, Dick Tracy, Who's That Girl! I wish she would of stuck to acting more.
@@huskerchickmissy I was kidding. She was great in Evita and Seeking Susan.
@@TheDivayenta Why did I totally forget about Desperately Seeking Susan!!!
Wow that song, me too
In that era, what they were doing was outlandish. Women didn't play baseball. They cleaned house and had babies while men did all the sports and went to work. They were being criticized for starting an all women's league to start with, so they tried to offset that with the whole beauty and charm school thing so none of their players would look "unwomanly." It's stupid and archaic now, but that is how it was then. This is based on a true story. Those elderly women you saw at the end playing ball were actually in the league. These ladies played their hearts out and it took decades for any of them to be added to the baseball hall of fame.
Why is learning more things like charm and beauty stupid and archaic? I'm genuinely curious why you think so
@@LA_HA If you want to learn those things great but they were forced to do it and that is what is wrong.
@@rexjdk Forced how? It's part of the job. They could have said No and left. No one was holding them hostage. People use extreme language too readily, too much. Point to the part where they were "forced." They didn't like the uniforms and the director told them they were free to leave if they felt they couldn't wear it. No one left. But, okay, continue taking agency away from women as though they can't make their own decisions and are little porcelain figurines that'll break if they have to learn how to sit like a lady and use proper eating etiquette. I mean, Wow
@@LA_HA With men and boys going into the service woman had to go to work to support their families and for the establishment in baseball to force them into charm schools is just wrong. Yes there were other jobs but i highly doubt they paid as much as playing baseball did.
@@rexjdk This is something we call Life Choices. They made the choice to stay and get paid to play baseball and to represent the team. That means having a ladylike presence and acting a certain way in public.
The men had to do it, too, just more focused on how they needed to present themselves as men. They got paid to improve in ways they wouldn't have otherwise because many of them weren't in a position to know those things. This still happens.
I'm not trying to argue the point into the ground. I'm just asking that people think about the amazing opportunities these women were given, and to consider that they weren't Forced to get more good out of the experience than is being credited for. It was an amazing time for them. Why ruin it with imagined slights of being forced to do it?
Like Marla. She was a completely different person from who she was before they went to charm school and ended up getting married to a man who loved her. It improved her life. What's wrong with that?
Fun fact: The woman near the end of the movie who calls Dottie the best player in the league actually was a pitcher for the Peaches.
When that lady at the charm and beauty school says, “A lady reveals nothing.” that laugh by Lori Petty is completely real and they left in the movie. I love unscripted moments like that.
I love how you two were more offended by the uniforms and charm school than the gals were.
Haha
Rightly so.
@@erikawilliams9558 Why were they right to be more offended than the people who were there and had no objections to it?
@@LA_HAThey did object but had no say in it because it was part of the promotion to draw fans to women's baseball.
Fun fact, the bruse on Alice wasn’t make up. It was an actual bruse the actress got while sliding and they kept it in for the movie to tribute how hard the ball players worked. And the importance of proper uniforms I guess 😊
Love the ending. Did she let her sister win because her sister needed the win more than she did? Probably. But that's love. If Dottie wins, great but she destroys her sister and loses her forever. The baseball game is a microcosm of Kits whole life. If she loses, its life beating her down again, and how the person you love and admire can be a mirror to your own failings in comparison. You feel for both sisters.
That is a question that has been asked, but I honestly don’t think so. I think they got to a point in their relationship where Dottie accepted to let Kit take the path she needed to take. I think this was emphasized by her telling Ellen Sue to pitch her high, fast ones. It would make no sense to tell her that and then let her win. But I think she was genuinely proud she could have her moment because she knew it was an authentic moment so it was a proud look of “finally,” not “look what I was able to give her.” I also think Dottie was too honorable to let her whole team down just to let her sister win. My take on it.
@@winter_s_44 I actually think the trade to racine was good for kit and she got training that dottie didn't see and got it all on her own
I believe Dottie did change her mind. First she tells Ellen Sue to throw high fastballs to end this since Kit could not layoff em. But than with grit & determination finally got a piece of it and when Dottie saw her coming home I think in her mind she decided to let it go and let Kit have her moment. Kit got a walkoff to help her team be the first world champions and a curtain call in the end with her name chanted.
I believe there is no definitive answer to the ending whether Dottie let Kit win, even the cast has differing opinions. I personally believe she dropped the ball intentionally as a way of making peace with her sister.
@@michaeljacyna1973 I think so, too. Dottie was a talented player. Letting go of that ball... when did she Ever do that? Just like she said, the game meant a lot to her, but not at the expense of her relationships. She left to have kids with her husband. She went on this journey for Kitt in the first place. She wasn't willing to lose Kitt over winning a game she didn't love more than her sister. And she knew it was Everything to Kitt, who was staying to play. Dottie was leaving
Woo-hoo! One of my fave movies ever! Amazing casting, especially for the older versions of themselves.
Fun fact: Tracy Reiner (“Betty Spaghetti”) is the daughter of Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall (who directed the film).
Her dad is actually Penny's first husband, Michael Henry. But she had a very good relationship with her step dad Rob, and took his name as her stage name.
This is just what were expected of women back then and I loved that this movie showed all parts, the pretty and ugly side of being in women's baseball
True. And men in baseball are taught how to behave as well because they are embassadors for the sport and often find themselves meeting a lot of people in formal situations and talking to the press. They have to be taught that stuff.
And why not learn how to sit, eat, dress, speak well, behave like a lady, etc? It worked wonders for many of them, who had better lives because of that entire experience than they would've had otherwise.
It's not misogynist or a negative thing for a woman to learn how to be more feminine and a better person overall
So they weren't feminine before?
@@erikawilliams9558 Well, would you call Marla, May, Doris, or Kit feminine? They are female. They are women. But, they aren't feminine. So, short answer, No. Many of them weren't because they weren't taught to be and in many cases, they weren't in an environment conducive to be
And either these guys are clueless (yeah, shocking they want girls to be attractive. that's so weird) or they live on a farm in Nebraska and have never been off the property 😆
@@LA_HA It has been two years but you kept writing the same thing about teaching men similar things but never specified those things they taught men as well. You keep saying stuff and things. It is mysogynist when you teach women manners but not men. Becasue they did not teach men that. You are simply lying.
_A League of Their Own_ is such a classic film. So glad you guys enjoyed.
The way you both said "MADONNA?!" was some serious twin shit.
Lol they did NOT expect her in this movie 😆
Well, I doubt they even knew who she (Madonna)was in this movie, they literally cut all her scenes out and she was great in this movie. They literally didn’t even mention her at all, discussing the movie. What a waste of a reaction to this movie.
@@kristianberg4264 glad u told me.
@@jesssecrest3719 - Very Welcome. :)
Remember the Titans is another really good sports movie
Remember watching this back in 92. It was bittersweet to say the least. Also you guys should check out Death Becomes Her, released the same year.
My Grandfather who was a Korean war vet who lived through Jim Crow and died at 97 often told all of his 16 Grandkids that "Only the body grows old, your mind stays the same". (Unless of course you get some type of disease that alters the brain.) I find that to be very true. I love this movie and watched it as a kid. If Tom Hanks or Geena Davis is in it, I'm definitely watching. But you guys were so mean to my main man John Lovitz though who is a SNL Alumni and comedic genius. I forgive you. Lol 🤎🙏🏽
This movie came up this morning on a local radio show. They were questioning if this was a sports movie... I was screaming at my radio... Mission accomplished.
Unquestionably a sports movie...and several tiers above Moneyball.
@@howardbalaban7051 absolutely, it ranks with The Natural. It's within my top five
@@howardbalaban7051 it counts a "historical sports movie" due to the fact that wants to WW2 era ended that was the end of the series for these women's Leagues. After that they're expected to get right back into the kitchen. The Women's Leagues were only made as an alternative form of entertainment UNTIL the men can come back from war and play in more numbers in the regular Leagues. They were basically set up as a distraction for people from what was going on at the time. After the war, THAT'S when the Baby Boomers came along because everybody came back from the war started getting pregnant. They were all catching up on what they missed while they were away. THAT'S when my brother showed up, and 2 years apart and there was another daughter before them but she had passed early on at 6 days old from SIDS. My father was a WW2 Army Air CORPS MP, that's what the Air Force was before it became its own branch. He was an expert marksman and was given several sharpshooter awards. His younger brother was WW2 ARMY MP. My Uncle Willie was a sniper during the war. When they were alive they'd seen this movie and it was one of their favorites ALSO! ♥️
@@christinegelabert1651 Thanks to all your family members for their service! I'm a Navy brat myself, and my grandfather was a WWII Marine. My brother currently serves in the USAF. As for the movie, I made the actual league the subject of a final research paper in a class I took in undergrad. The women in the AAGPBL were amazing!
This movie is in my Holy trinity of baseball
The Sandlot
A League of Their Own
Major League.
Yeah!!! You read my mind ,totally agree with you
Major League!
@@answ7211 such an underrated movie, it needs more love
I was a girl playing baseball when this movie came out. I watched it so many times I still know almost every line by heart. One of my all-time favorite movies.
This became a classic for me the first time I saw it. Madonna sang the theme song for the movie "This Use To Be My Playground."
One of my favorite movies of all time.. definitely a classic 💯
Being a Rockford native myself, the Rockford Peaches are still very popular even today. I actually met the real Dotty when I was a kid. Pretty cool. The city still has the original gate entrance to what is now a school. This movie will never get old. Such a classic!!!
“Dirt in the skirt” ⚾️
This was the first like, non cartoon movie that my mom took me to see in the theaters. It's just a special one for me.
9:05 - That's actor Jon Lovitz. He's a Saturday Night Live alumni and comedian who is known for his brash demeanor and sarcasm in his movies & comedic roles. Which means he was the perfect choice to cast as he basically plays himself in this movie.
27? Believe me you have some great days ahead. My grandmother transitioned a few months ago at 94. And we had a good time with her. Enjoy every day.
I grew up in Rockford and never knew about the Peaches until this movie came out. There is so much history in this country that we are never told in school. Glad you finally got to see it!
Yes I did too, if you know where seminary is that's the field where they did training it has fact there
“Fuck off, Bob.”
I just laughed so hard 😹
Cause literally when we all watched it its totally what we where thinking 🤣
Not me. I cry right along with Dottie when he walks in all "Hiya cutie" @huskerchickmissy
in the office finale, ed helms' character, andy bernard, said it best when he said, "i wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them." one of my favorite lines
She lost the game on purpose. She gave it all up for her sister. It wasn’t a lack of love for the game or wanting to start a family. She loved Kit more than anything at that time in her life. She gave up everything for her little sister. Or at least, that has been my take on it every time I’ve watched. But I really loved your view. It opened up an entirely new avenue and we decided to watch it again lol. Love y’all’s videos!
Time picks up speed the older you get. I am already 41 and I can already feel 50 coming up and I am no better financially or socially than I was at 24 and still have nothing of my own. Be it family or home or job anymore thanks to Covid. So, yeah, the only advice I can give is enjoy the little moments. Hopefully it will get you through life.
I'm 41 too and pretty much in the same boat.
Same here except I'm 49
Yeah the league and the 4 teams were definitely real. Racine Bells did indeed win the World Series but it wasn’t against the Rockford Peaches and it only went 5 games (4-1 in their favor obviously). Everyone else were fictional versions of real players like Dottie. This movie is one of those “inspired by a true story” type where you everything happened for real but a lot was changed.
lol your chemistry together and goofy jokes crack me up so much, bright spot on an otherwise bland Friday. thank you both for being yourselves
Oh I clicked on this reaction so quickly! This is one of my most fav movies of all time! Happy you guys reacted to this one 😊
Your reactions to the uniforms and charm lessons and all the other sexist bs gives me life. Love your channel - great reaction!
eirene: Why were the charm lessons sexist? Just curious about why you think so
@@LA_HA do they ask men to take them? No. Does it have anything to do with playing the game? No. Charm has no practical benefit for the accomplishment of the job of baseball player. The only reason they were required for women and women alone (which right there, hint hint sexism) are sexualized female beauty standards reinforced by misogyny. That's why.
How could you interpret that as anything BUT sexist?
@@evergreenforestwitch Because the men did get instruction in how to behave in formal situations. A lot of athletes come from poverty and have to deal with the press, meeting people all over the world, and knowing how to do things as representatives of their teams, Country, and sport that they didn't grow up knowing.
So, it would've been odd if they didn't do the same for the women.
The fact is, when you represent more than just yourself, you need to learn how to behave, speak, and address certain people in certain situations. It's called Presenting Yourself, aka learning how to behave in public. It would be embarrassing for the individuals to make social faux pas, as well as those they represent. So, yeah, male athletes are taught social manners and how to talk to the press, fans, etc.
Weren't you taught how to behave in certain situations -- in formal settings, job interviews, meeting important people, on dates, etc? Or do you just act like whatever in every situation you're in?
@@LA_HA I'm not interested in debating you. All the best to you.
@@evergreenforestwitch I wasn't debating. We asked each other questions and you answered mine, and I was responding to yours. But, if you see it as sexist and all that despite both sexes needing to do the same thing for the same reason, that's your right. Be well
Excellent movie choice. The telegram scene in the locker room is so emotional, it gets me everytime.
I'm so glad you guys watched this!! It is in my top 3 favorite movies. Now you guys know those iconic lines and saw the stellar and random cast. This is such an incredible story in movie and in reality. Seeing this notification just made me really happy. Thanks for this one!
You've discovered the Tom Hanks acting trope. Tom Cruise runs. Brad Pitt eats. Tom Hanks pees or references peeing. A League of Their Own, The Terminal, Forrest Gump, Castaway, Apollo 13, The Green Mile, Captain Phillips, Saving Private Ryan, and on and on.
And you never want to be in a vehicle with him.
Having seen the deleted kiss between Jimmy and Dottie, her dramatic reaction of leaving makes perfect sense but I'm glad they didn't include that scene.
*he was probably hit in the hip
Yes, it's an interesting scene and it makes so much more sense but I'm so glad it was cut. It would have made Jimmy look awful and your suppose to see his progression by this point and the story is about Dotty and her relationships between the girls and Kit and that's where the focus needed to stay, to me that scene would have ruined it.
An amazing movie. I'm 41 and this was a huge part of my life as a kid. Thanks for watching this. This one was special
This was one of my favorite movies growing up as a kid
Did you watch the closing credits? Pictures of the real league.
I LOVE this movie. I still tell ppl to use that lump that’s three feet above their ass.
Funny, Bill Pullman plays military "Bob" in this film and his son, Lewis plays military "Bob" in the movie Maverick.
I saw this in the theater as a college student. Makes me feel a bit old, but I love this movie, and am looking forward to your reaction. ****Still brings all the feels, I cried at all the same parts.
Right behind you. I was a senior in highschool
One of my favorite movies ever! I have no idea how many times I've watched this movie, but I will forever regret not being in a movie theater to hear the laughter when Stillwell gets hit in the head with the glove before game 7!!!!🤣
You said it right, you can't relive those years. I don't live that far from where I grew up. It's different now, there are new houses build where my building used to be. Some people I grew up with still live there, a lot have moved away or have passed on. But the Elementary school that I went to with the big schoolyard is still there, that's where we played everything. We played baseball, handball, and tackle football when it snowed. We even build ramps so we can jump our bikes there like Evil Knievel. Every time I hear Madonna's song, "This used to be my Playground", it brings a tear to my eyes. Great memories.
A few more sports related comedies to add to the list, Major League, Tin Cup, Mystery Alaska, Bull Durham and The Replacements!
Geena Davis (Dottie) is also in The Long Kiss Goodnight ...you guys loved that movie. Action and laughter
The moment when Jimmy (Tom Hanks) throws his glove at the little kid and nails him in the face is totally ad-libbed by Hanks. You can hear and see Rosie cracking up! LOL
You guys should definitely check out old black&white films of 1940s dancers doing the jitterbug and Lindy Hop-the athletic moves those couples do are just breathtaking!
@Kathy Astrom • I know you'll agree because you truly appreciate dance.They really need to see the JUMPING JIVE performance with the NICHOLAS BROTHERS! 🪘🎹
I always thought swing dancing was cool but I'm not coordinated enough for it
this is one of those movies that I can watch at anytime and it don't disappoint. the story , characters and acting keeps me interested and I never tire of watching.
I remember when this movie came out and me and my grandfather talked about the women's baseball league. He said they were phenomenal to watch. It took forever for them to be put into the baseball Hall of fame. This movie is great paying homage to their contribution to the American pastime. Hope you guys watched the ending with the original baseball players playing including the original Dottie
Please consider APOLLO 13 starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinese, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Bacon. Then you can start a 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon marathon
This is one of those movies that if I find it flipping around I watch it to the end, love it!!
I thoroughly enjoyed your reactions and comments for "A League of Their Own" so much. This was a treat to watch this on your channel... I am going to be watching this video from your channel often... I was laughing so much . You both bring a lot to the table in your channel and it is very appreciated . Your reactions and comments are so genuine and you both make it worth while to keep watching. Thank you for this one and looking forward to much more .
This is one of my favourite movies of all time. My favourite lines are "Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that" and "it's supposed to be hard, if it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great" because it's true. I played softball for 10 years and i love every second of it, there was a period of time where i was playing for 3 different divisions at the same time so i was playing 3 games back to back every game day and i was also playing during school in the school league. I wish i never gave it up but I did initially to concentrate on school but i didn't return because of the long term damage i'd done to my rotator cuff which i didn't realise at the time of quitting. This movie is so special and they really captured what this sport feels like for people.
I loved this react! I love how y'all go in blind! I need to Field of Dreams react now LOL
Watch "A time to Kill" with Samuel L Jackson and Matthew McConaughey.
Yes this is a great great movie
Yes, a huge ball of emotions, plus justice was served, an amazing movie lead by the incredible Samuel (I'm great in any mfkn role) Jackson. I still need to read the book!
One of the greatest sports movies of all time. Tom Hanks and Geena Davis are both phenomenal. Madonna is a force.
I had the honor of meeting a bunch of real Rockford Peaches a few years ago (and photos with and autographs too) when they rebuilt their field in Rockford. Those are some tough old ladies!
Octo I know how you feel. I'm reaching the big 3 decade this year and I have experience some great moments in my life. I've took ballroom dancing. I've been to a few states over the years and met some interesting people. Not to mention I've convinced a few friends to follow their dreams and stay on the path of being good. I consider them great memories that I'll hold onto.
You're still young. Lots more time ahead
@@erikawilliams9558 thanks and your right. I still have plenty of time to do things and make great memories
This is some of the absolute best old vs young version of the same character casting I have ever seen! This is one of my favorite movies to exist. I went to a university that was an all women's school until the 50s, one of my favorite alums played in the real version of this league. She loved talking about her time at our college then leaving spring semester early to go to spring training to play baseball with women from all over the country. She died last year and I had a good cry while watching this movie for her.
How does one edit out every Madonna scene from his movie? The top five stars in this movie were: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnel & Lori Petty. Do you even know who Madonna was in the movie??
Madonna was probably the weakest performance of any secondary character in the movie. Rosie O’Donnell did a much better job and I liked a lot of the rest of the team better. Madonna was just OK. The big dance scene actually seemed added just to give her something to do.
"I'm singing to Nelson. Ain't I, baby?"
This is a classic. So glad you guys checked it out. I tear up at the end every time. I’m such a sap. Keep up the reviews they are enjoyable. 🤗😊
The real life members of the League would reportedly ALL claim they were the inspiration for All the Way Mae if asked.
This is absolutely my favorite movie. Sadly, there's still plenty of that sexist gender crap in sports today, just look at the difference between men and women's beach volleyball uniforms. It's ridiculous.
Or women in gymnastics and men in gymnastics. Happily, women are starting to push back and demand clothing that isn't so sexual.
And is just more practical.
There was a big deal like last year during the Summer Olympics with one of the Women Beach Volleyball teams adjusting their uniforms to something more than a bikini and they got fined for breaking rules. I can't remember what country it was but seriously good on them for it.
Only became women cant drawn in the crowds like men so they need to use other ploys.
I always tear up when that one girl can't read her name.
The guy you hated so much is actually Jon Lovitz, originally from SNL. His lines were hilarious (and he probably helped write them, they fit with his characters so well!!)
I use the pickle tickle line all the time.
The first time I saw this move I was not yet 18, learned English well enough to understand every word in a movie just a few movies before. It made a huge impression on me and still belongs to my top-10. Thanks for the intense rewatch 👌
One of my favorite movies. Great reaction.
Dottie dropped the ball on purpose so her sister could finally win. That's why they showed her holding onto the ball when she was run over earlier in the movie, to show us that she could've held on if she wanted.
I remember my sister used to have this on replay! Such a great film
21:40 And that's not makeup guys, she slid and got that bruise on her for life.
LOL, as someone that's in their forties, let me say, you got some great moments coming up, enjoy them! I have some amazing memories of my 20s, but really, my 30s were even better and my 40s have been great!
So when this movie came out I was 10, when I saw in on video it was about 11-12. And while, as a kid I loved the obvious jokes in the movie. I also loved the time period with the Music and Fashion. It was only as an adult did I 'Fully Get and Understand' the Adult jokes and the nuances of the Time Period. SUCH a Good Movie!!!
Batter up
Hear that call
The time has come
For one and allll….
To plaaaaayyyyy Balll….
We're the members of the All American League.
We come from cities near and far.
We've got Canadians, Irish ones and Swedes.
We're all for one, we're one for all, we're all American.
Each girl stands, her head so proudly high.
Her motto "Do or Die".
She's not the one to use or need an alibi.
Our chaperones are not too soft, they're not too tough.
Our managers are on the ball.
We've got a president who really knows his stuff.
We're all for one, we're one for all, we're all American.
Dang. I'll admit, part of me was hoping you'd sit through the credits. I know this sounds weird, but the credits are a bit of a tear-jerker. I was hoping to see you two fight 'em back.
4. If Kit hadn't pushed her to actually take advantage of that golden opportunity dangling in front of her, Dottie would never have had this experience of a lifetime! How grandly her ego was stroked as "The Queen of Diamonds", despite her false modesty. It gave her the chance to have SOMETHING in her life that was just hers! Something that had her rise to the occasion of being something other than someone's wife/daughter/mother! Yes, of course, Kit had just as much to gain from this. Without it, she'd just be stuck in that one-horse town as a tomboyish nobody; a pale imitation of her sister that no man would want and no league/organization (amateur or otherwise) would ever truly take seriously as a ballplayer!
The fact still remains that this experience changed Dottie for the better; she could now, at the very least, be a woman of substance to her forthcoming family. She got a chance to meet other women just like her as an athlete, but from all different walks of life to gain perspective on how she should raise her own daughter(s). She got to be a part of something not only special with her sister, but historical for women of both past and present; a fact that didn't truly sink in for her until she finally reunited with her former teammates at the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, seeing all the pix, plaques and paraphernalia laid out for the exhibits. Make no mistake, for the PROFESSIONAL athlete she was and the woman she became at the end of this film, she has her sister to thank entirely for it!
I still enjoy watching this from time to time. My grandfather use to watch the local team here. I'm sure it didn't have anything to do with the uniform styles.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this movie! I'm so glad you guys watched it and liked it!😍 Also i love when Marla and Nelson get married. I always feel like the ugly one and when is able to find someone to love her for her it gives me hope😍
i watched this so many times growing up. my dad was a big sports fan. and also tv/ movie watcher. a lot of times it didnt matter what was playing, it just had to be on. the tv playing something i’d seen a half a dozen times in my life was a common occurrence. this movie gives me such nostalgia for those days and makes me miss my dad who i miss dearly and think of often
YESSSSSS! I AM SO HAPPY! Sorry for yelling. 😄
I grew up playing softball so this is one of my favorite movies of all time. I’ve seen it a million times. A classic. It’s crazy to see how far Women’s sports has come and I have so much respect for these women and what they put up with so I could have the opportunities I have had.
Check out Hidden Figures next a real amazing female empowerment film about three women that had a big hand in the early days of space travel at NASA
the older women in the last scenes, (besides the cast) were members of the teams...