Moneyball

Baseball stats are TOO a fascinating topic of conversation!


Nominated for:
Best Actor (Brad Pitt)
Best Supporting Actor (Jonah Hill)
Best Picture
Adapted Screenplay (Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin; Story by Stan Chervin)


Also nominated for:
Film Editing
Sound Mixing


If you aren't a baseball fan, this film may just turn you into one. The script is true to Sorkin's unique style. Despite the vast amount of complex information contained within the dialogue, the character's personalities are distinctive and recognizable (unlike some other idiosyncratic screenwriters nominated this year...). In fact, all the elements of this film work in wonderful harmony to create the film's primary underlying message: fuck the system! Or maybe its more along the lines of "reinvent the system". Whatever.


Really, this movie has something for almost anyone. Baseball for sports nerds, and Brad's gorgeous mug for everyone else. Win!


Eli


PS - If you haven't already, check out the much longer discussion about Moneyball on the Massacre Podcast.