Yes, this is a movie about the 1919 Chicago White Sox and the "conspiracy" that they were paid to throw the world series. Still, this is not a movie about baseball. While only 1/3 of the movie is spent on the baseball field, the other 2/3 is spent behind closed doors or the court room. Eight Men Out is a great movie about Respect and the Power and Influence of Money. A terrific job in capturing the early 20th century feel. With the wardrobe, old fashion cars and the attitude, the movie hits a home run with convincing the audience that it is a true period piece. Shoeless Joe Jackson is portrayed more real than the legend the world has made him to be. He is an average "jock" unable to read or write and is made to look to be as loyal as a loving dog. This does the movie a great bit of justice, showcasing the eight men on the team as typical hard working ball players who just wanted the respect and the pay check they deserved. The people who sat in the stands and read the newspapers made them legends.
Review of Eight Men Out
