The Scout
When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.
Critics Sentiment
Steve strikes out Keith Hernandez and homers off Bret Saberhagen
Steve pitches perfect game striking out twenty-seven Cardinals on eighty-one strikes
The film crashes from its peak audition sequence down to the absurdly over-the-top finale, dropping 4 points as it abandons believability for ridiculous spectacle.
The Scout starts promisingly with Albert Brooks' comedic talents and an intriguing premise, peaks during the exciting stadium audition sequence, but steadily declines as it struggles between comedy and serious psychological drama. The film never recovers from its tonal confusion and ends with a universally criticized climax that reviewers found absurdly unbelievable, resulting in a disappointing overall experience.
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Albert Brooks
Al Percolo
Brendan Fraser
Steve Nebraska
Dianne Wiest
Doctor H. Aaron
Anne Twomey
Jennifer
Lane Smith
Ron Wilson
Michael Rapaport
Tommy Lacy
Barry Shabaka Henley
McDermott
John Capodice
Caruso
Art Garfield
Stan
Louis Giovannetti
World Series Catcher
Stephen Demek
Yankee Catcher
Ralph Drischell
Charlie
Brett Rickaby
George's Assistant
Jack Rader
Mr. Lacy
Marcia Rodd
Mrs. Lacy
Steve Eastin
Clubhouse Manager
Lee Weaver
Ben
John LaMotta
Elevator Guard
Luis Cortés
Mexican Desk Clerk
Chuck Waters
Photographer
Crew
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