Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.

Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece

Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

grantss The story of Lou Gehrig, one of baseball's all-time greats and one of its most tragic figures. We see him from his school days, to college days, to his start with the Yankees, to his emergence as one of baseball's true heroes.Great story, though not always well told. Can be quite clumsy at times and feel overly folksy or Hollywoodized. Some scenes are quite irritating they're so badly done.While Gary Cooper may seem perfect for the role, as understated, humble heroes are his forte, initially he doesn't fit, being to old for the role. It did seem weird, him obviously being at least mid- 30s-plus and kidding around with kids in their teens or early-20s.However, in the end, it all comes together in a movie that encapsulates Gehrig's life well (with a few poetic licenses along the way). Gary Cooper gives a solid performance as Lou Gehrig and Teresa Wright lights up the screen as his wife. Both of them received Oscar nominations. The final few scenes are incredibly emotional and provide a fitting finale.

LeonLouisRicci Everyone Loved Lou Gehrig, the Deservedly Famous Yankee First Baseman that was Cut Down in His Prime by a Devastating, Debilitating Disease, and This is a Fitting and Loving Tribute to a Great Baseball Player Who was Something Even More Difficult and Rare, a Great Man.So, Yes it's a Love Story, but it Wasn't Made "For the Love of the Game". It Showcases His Loving Devotion to His Wife as well as His Powerful Ability to Hit a Ball with a Wallop. Even Yankee Haters Cannot Hate Lou. He Did His Job with Pride and No Prejudice, Obeyed the Rules, Unlike His Teammate Babe Ruth (played in the Film by The Babe Himself), Not Just the Rules of Baseball but the Rules of Life.Gary Cooper, it is Well Documented, Couldn't Hit the Broadside of a Barn and Was a Terrible Athlete, but Manages to Make Up for it by with an Endearing Performance. The Movie has Added Bona Fides Like a Matching Great Role by Teresa Wright as Lou's Wife and a Memorable Walter Brennan as Gehrig's Sport's Writer Friend.A Few Real-Life Yankees Show Up for an Interesting Inclusion as Does the Real-Life Yankee Stadium. Overall, a Great Sports Movie and an Excellent Entertainment. This Should be Shown to All Yankee Haters to Detox the Dissenters with Lou Gehrig's Brand of Persuasion. Sincerity, Honesty, Humility, Ability, and a Hero that Really is One. Not Just to Baseball Fans but a Hero for Human Beings Everywhere Anytime.

richard-1787 Last night I watched "The Stratton Story," also directed by Sam Wood, and tonight "The Pride of the Yankees." To me, there is no comparison. "Pride" falls short of "Stratton." Some of that is a matter of personal taste. For me, James Stewart was one of the greatest Hollywood actors. In "Stratton" I see him develop his character a piece at a time. I never get a sense of who Gehrig is in this movie, but then, Gary Cooper has never made an impression on me.I'm no great fan of June Allyson, but she does a decent job in "Stratton," and there is real chemistry between her and Stewart. You truly believe that they are a couple in love. Theresa Wright's short success has always mystified me, and I find no chemistry between her and Cooper - who has never seemed to have any chemistry to me.This movie also runs too long. Until Gehrig finally falls ill, near the very end of a 2+ hour movie, there is no real tension. It is just one success after the next. At one point, for example, there is a suggestion that there is a rivalry between Babe Ruth and Gehrig, but that goes nowhere. To me, this a a poor, loose script.Cooper does a fine job with Gehrig's speech before the microphone when he is honored in Yankee Field. It would be hard not to be moved by that speech, no matter who read it, but Cooper does a fine job.Other than that, I didn't get much out of this movie, and very much prefer Wood's later effort, "The Stratton Story."

coonyp I watched this movie again last night with my son who has become quite a baseball fan. It had been maybe 40 years since I had seen it so I could enjoy it all over again.How terrific that Babe Ruth was cast as himself! Perhaps the greatest player of all time had a larger than life persona and this movie captures him as he was for generations to come. Gary Cooper is without a doubt an iconic actor and perfect for the title role.There is plenty of gratuitous patriotism written into the screenplay which is not surprising since it was a wartime film. A subtle aspect of this nationalism is the portrayal of an immigrant family's gradual immersion into American culture.The screenplay and the direction is overall is excellent for a bio movie. The viewer gets a good idea of who Lou Gehrig is as a person. The presumably accurate love story is quite joyful.Now to my gripe about not just this movie but just about every sports subject Hollywood takes on. As a lifelong sports and cinema fan, I am constantly amazed at how poorly the two have meshed. This movie is a prime example. It gives the viewer virtually no appreciation of Gehrig the player. What were his particular skills and weaknesses? What were his notable achievements (other than the consecutive game record)? Moreover, even a casual sports fan appreciates the recurrent drama of game situations which matches or exceeds the dramatic tension of the best films. Yet for whatever reason, the obvious techniques for translating some of this to film are never used. How about at least two or three scenes recreating a tense moment in a crucial game where the hero delivers a key hit or play and capturing the joy of the fans and teammates? The use of a radio broadcast can set the stage. The closest this movie comes is recreating the home runs Gehrig promised to a crippled child. Sure that tugs at the heart strings but it is not necessarily important from a sports perspective.