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A classic Disney film. It's an interesting story about how to make stars out of truly unknown people. And it will eventually, of course, succeed. I probably have a soft spot for Indians, because I liked their journey to fame, as well as the effort of one person not to give up, even though it was originally just about the money. (03.01.2015)

Very nice, a solid three stars. After Moneyball probably the best movie about baseball I ever saw (I haven’t seen many, it’s true). Disney’s family values are of course the most important, but excellent actors, with John Hamm in the lead role coming across well, and it’s fun hanging out with them for two hours in India and L.A. Also, A.R. Rahman’s beautiful music does a lot. (28.09.2014)

A classic family story from the world of Walt Disney. I remember when these family Disney movies were coming out in leaps and bounds. Many times, it didn’t really even have that much quality, but I often left the cinema with a really pleasant feeling that made it worth watching. And Million Dollar Arm is exactly like that, it’s what I needed from Disney and what I didn’t get in quite some time. True story, likeable characters, classic story flow. The film has nothing to dislike and it will lift your mood and spirit. (09.03.2015)

The film's only surprise was in its revival of the American dream with all its clichés. Unfortunately, the film didn't impress me much. It didn't bring anything particularly original to the table, despite being inspired by real events. The script felt predictable, and what bothered me the most was the way it alternated between clichés and melodrama. There were moments where I felt a bit of second-hand embarrassment for the filmmakers. However, I will give it points for its positive mood, which likely pleased undemanding viewers, and for not giving me food poisoning. (10.10.2021)