Good, solid movie. I thought it moved a little slow, but even my wife enjoyed it.
The book was better (which is usually the case), as it went into lots more detail about Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and how he and Paul DePodesta (Jonah Hill) orchestrated a myriad of player moves to position the Oakland A's for success.
The Oscar nimoinations just were announced...and, while Moneyball was not up for Best Picture, both Pitt and Hill were nominated for an Oscar, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.
Did Pitt and Hill turn in Oscar nominated performances? No way!
I mean maybe Brad Pitt...MAYBE? But, Jonah Hill? I do not think he spoke enough words to qualify! Isn't there a minimum? Don't get me wrong, I like Jonah Hill (though, I like fat Jonah Hill better than skinny Jonah Hill)...but this is the first movie he has played where he did not crap hi pants or throw up on himself.
I'll bet the house that neither of these guys take home the hardware on Oscar night.
mj
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