I put on "Big Leaguer" this morning because I thought it was a comedy. It's not. Sure, there are some laughs here and there but "Big Leaguer" plays it mostly straight. And for the most part, it does a nice job. I could have done without the non-stop narration. Overall, it was a pretty good watch. It was a bit of a slow starter for me. Most of the dialogue consists of "attaboy" and stuff like that. The cast is fine, although Vera-Ellen didn't do much for me, with the standout being the always likeable Richard Jaeckel. "Big Leaguer" really shines towards the end once Polachuk's father shows up. "Big Leaguer" seems like the kind of movie that improves with each viewing. I'll find out the next time I watch it.
Review of Big Leaguer
