This is a nicely done little film of the feel-good variety that dominated the fifties. It is the story of an unsuccessful baseball manager whose temper and general disdain for his players has cost him dearly--he is just moving through life. Enter an angel who lays down terms this man must follow in order to redeem himself. Also, he finds a pretty reporter and a little orphan girl who has the ability to actually see the angels as they assist the lowly Pirates. Of course, at some point everything has to return to his having to trust strictly in himself and his players. The angels got him so far--now it's his turn. The baseball scenes are pretty well done and realistic for the most part. It is formulaic but still pulls at the heartstrings.
Review of Angels in the Outfield
