Trouble with the Curve
Slowed by age and failing eyesight, crack baseball scout Gus Lobel takes his grown daughter along as he checks out the final prospect of his career. Along the way, the two renew their bond, and she catches the eye of a young player-turned-scout.
Critics Sentiment
Gentry fails to hit Rigoberto's curveball at Turner Field
Phillip ignores Gus's advice and drafts Gentry
The film's lowest point when Phillip stubbornly drafts Gentry despite warnings jumps dramatically to its climactic high when Gentry publicly fails at Turner Field, vindicating Gus's traditional scouting wisdom.
Critics found Trouble with the Curve to be a predictable but emotionally satisfying family drama anchored by strong performances from Eastwood and Adams. While the baseball plot elements and corporate antagonist felt formulaic, reviewers consistently praised the authentic father-daughter relationship at the film's core. The traditional vs. modern scouting theme resonated with critics who appreciated its optimistic resolution, even if they found the ending overly neat.
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Clint Eastwood
Gus Lobel
Amy Adams
Mickey Lobel
Justin Timberlake
Johnny Flanagan
Matthew Lillard
Phillip Sanderson
Jack Gilpin
Schwartz
John Goodman
Pete Klein
Robert Patrick
Vince
Scott Eastwood
Billy Clark
Ed Lauter
Max
Chelcie Ross
Smitty
Raymond Anthony Thomas
Lucious
Matt Bush
Danny
George Wyner
Rosenbloom
Bob Gunton
Watson
Tom Dreesen
Rock
James Patrick Freetly
Todd
Joe Massingill
Bo Gentry
Peter Hermann
Greg
Jay Galloway
Rigo Sanchez
Sammy Blue
Musician
Crew
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