The Perfect Game

I thought the acting was great, but I was not a huge fan of the baseball scenes. The throwing mechanics of several of these players was awful...and there was one scene where Angel supposedly threw a strike, yet the ball was clearly spiked (thrown in the dirt). That's really the only thing missing, and I felt it was significant enough to warrant giving it a 7 out of 10. Definitely an inspiring movie though, and you could sense the support the team gained along the way. I do realize that they have changed a few things from the true story, such as the quantity of time spent playing baseball prior to leaving for America. I loved the incorporation of the actual footage into the movie. It was a bit weird too with the several instances where the coach/someone would say, "they don't speak English," yet the movie was entirely in English.

Our kids really enjoyed the movie and were impressed with the story and all the adversities the kids had to endure to achieve the final goal. Truly motivational for kids. It is a great example for kids to start learning about setting goals for themselves and work towards those goals and deserving glory after the achievement.

Faith is another important element in the movie that is a great valuable lesson for kids. Its a great depicted true story that its definitely worth to watch it with the whole family.

I watch the "premier-event" live on Mexico television (it took place in Monterrey in Fundidora "Horno 3") which is the old furnace in Fundidora (steel Mill). Actors and real players from the story gathered to watch the movie with other VIP people who walked the red carpet. In the interview before the premiere an actual player from the Monterrey Team (that played in 1957) was interviewed and mentioned that most of them did not know that they were playing a perfect game. At the end of the game they learned this fact. he ended his interview saying: "We sure played each and every play as it was the most important play of the game". His comment hooked me and made me watch the movie.

Truly inspirational movie worth watching!!! Billy Bremer L. Monterrey, Mexico

This is an absolutely wonderful film in every respect. Don't be thrown off by the critics. They are wrong! I went away feeling that this is one of the most enjoyable films that I have ever seen. Wheras it is an excellent "family" film, it will be enjoyed by people of all ages. Bring along a tissue or two. Some of the scenes will bring forth an overwhelming emotional rush of what those boys were able to accomplish. What is so amazing is that the story is actually true. I can't believe that the release had so little publicity and is playing in so few theaters in the US. I saw it by accident. Don't miss it. It is WONDERFUL

This is a very uplifting and inspiring film, with many moments that will make you cheer, laugh, and yes, tear up. Most of the acting performances are forgettable, but some of the kids are often cute and genuinely funny.

The fact that this movie tells a true story is the best thing about it. But, it's a shame that one of the greatest moments in all of sports history had to be watered down with so many hackneyed sports-movie tropes and downright maudlin scenes. And the depiction of Little League play, even for 1957, is laughably unrealistic. The fact is that players of that age, and at that world championship level, are far, far more talented than the often clumsy and awkward playing depicted in this movie.

However, don't let any of the negatives dissuade you from seeing this family friendly account of a truly amazing event that really happened.

This dramatization of the 1957 World Little League Champions is just a terrific watch - sure, it is a little clichéd in places - but what sports movie isn't, but it has the same vibe as The Mighty Ducks and The Bad News Bears except that is based on a true story.

All in all, baseball films are nearly always good to watch, and this is no exception - the team is fun, the story is built well, the film is nicely edited, you get a ton of baseball, and the moral compass is firmly fixed to good throughout.

One of the better sports films for kids - and adults - and one that deserves a wide audience.