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I think most people realize that when going into feel-good sports movies, particularly when they’re produced by Disney, they shouldn’t expect a masterpiece. The majority of these kinds of films rely on true stories and are designed to pull at your heartstrings, and usually they succeed in doing so. But from my point of view they have become a bit lackluster recently, constantly being churned out as a quick moneymaker. We used to see great flicks like “The Mighty Ducks” and “Remember the Titans” every few years but these kind of movies now come few and far between. And though Disney’s newest movie “Million Dollar Arm” certainly isn’t a substitute for those, its characters and lively tone elevate the otherwise dull story.



Set in 2008, the film follows J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm), a down-on-his-luck sports agent who will soon be run out of business if he doesn’t close the next big deal. Inspired by his best friend, he gets the brave idea to find and train Indian cricket players to become pro baseball athletes in America. Setting up a competition throughout India called Million Dollar Arm, we see his journey and eventual struggle to complete what he started.



A bit generic at times and not without its flaws, the movie stumbles along the way. The pace is a tad too slow (not to mention the two hour runtime) and it takes a little while to warm up to the characters. But by the end, I’ll admit I was extremely invested in the story and was having fun. Rated PG for mild language, “Million Dollar Arm” is light-hearted and entertaining.