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Eight Men Out (1988) Rank 3 Reviews
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Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
It's hard to believe now that baseball players were ever underpaid and mistreated, but in the early part of the century players took what they were offered, played where they were told, or they found another profession. The 1919 Chicago White Sox were ...read the complete Eight Men Out movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
New York Times (Janet Maslin)
For Mr. Sayles, whose idealism has never been more affecting or apparent than it is in this story of boyish enthusiam gone bad in an all too grown-up world, Eight Men Out represents a home run. ...read the complete Eight Men Out movie review at New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Empire Magazine (Angie Errigo)
For anyone who appreciates artistic integrity and is interested in genuinely independent films, the prolific and highly personal work of John Sayles is essential viewing. ...read the complete Eight Men Out movie review at Empire Magazine (Angie Errigo)
Nehring The Edge
DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
At-A-Glance Film Reviews
Christian Spotlight on the Movies
These are the golden days of baseball... the heros, the legends, the young fans, and scandal. Based on the true story of the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, Eight Men Out paints a picture of a sports/money crazed society which is not much different than that of ...read the complete Eight Men Out movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)
Sayles not only depicts the circumstances that led to the fix (most notably Sox owner Charles Comiskey's legendary tightfistedness), but he also re-creates the games in great detail, making the best possible use of an athletic cast. ...read the complete Eight Men Out movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)
DVDwolf (Rob Paul)
Movie Magazine International
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
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