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Fever Pitch (Boston Red Sox Curse Reversed Edition) |  | Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Actors: Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Jason Spevack, Jack Kehler, Scott Severance
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  155 reviews
Sales Rank: 66106
Format: Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), English (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
UPC: 024543208945
EAN: 0024543208945
ASIN: B000A3XZ0Y
Theatrical Release Date: April 8, 2005
Release Date: September 13, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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The Farrelly brothers continue their good-natured winning streak with Fever Pitch, a romantic comedy charmed by fate and last-minute improvisation. The movie was originally written with a bittersweet ending, but something unexpected happened (kismet, or perhaps divine intervention?) when the Boston Red Sox scored miraculous victories in the 2004 playoffs and World Series, and Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon were there, in character, to celebrate love and baseball as a pair of amiable lovers who learn to share their lives while accommodating Fallon's life-long passion for the Red Sox. You really have to love baseball to forgive the formulaic romance by veteran Hollywood screenwriters Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel (who also wrote A League of Their Own, and could write this stuff in their sleep), but the codirecting Farrellys make it work, along with the easygoing chemistry of Barrymore and Fallon. The movie bears little resemblance to Nick Hornby's source novel (which was more faithfully adapted as a 1997 British comedy starring Colin Firth), but anyone who enjoyed High Fidelity or About a Boy will recognize Hornby's keen understanding of men and women, and the hazards we all endure when playing the game of love. --Jeff Shannon
Description
According to Red Sox super-fan Ben Wrightman (Jimmy Fallon), finding romance is about as likely as his beloved team winning the World Series. But when Ben scores a beautiful new girlfriend (Drew Barrymore), suddenly anything is possible. Now the two passions in his life have a chance to go all the way... if he doesn't strike out first.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 155
 A Winning Pitch June 2, 2010
Brendan Deegan (Kensington, MD)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Although it's been a few years since I viewed this film, a recent barrage of disparaging remarks from both my friends as well as other voices on the Internet has motivated me to write what I would consider a fair review of this underappreciated classic.
First off I should start by saying that I am not a huge Jimmy Fallon fan. However, his level-headed performance in this comedic gem has won me over. Drew Barrymore also turns in a fairly atypical sterling performance, and the chemistry between the two makes Fever Pitch a highly enjoyable film.
I watched the movie with my girlfriend who is a die-hard Red Sox fan. As a fan of DC/Baltimore area sports teams, I had mixed feelings going into the viewing. However, like the rest of the country, the memorable run to the World Series by the 2004 Red Sox captivated me. As a life-long baseball fanatic, I'll never forget how surreal it was to see Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore out on the field after the World Series. The incessant replays of Fallon--which were ubiquitous on Sportscenter during the following year--served to pique my interest in viewing this film. I have to disagree with my all-time favorite writer Bill Simmons when he criticizes the filmmaker's "lack of respect" for the game. I believe having such a quintessentially historic moment on film only serves to further cement the legacy of the 2004 Red Sox. I even found myself donning a Red Sox cap by the end of the movie, much to my roommates' chagrin.
Obviously, the sports film is the perfect vehicle for a romantic comedy because of its cross-gender appeal. That said, there aren't a lot of films that are able to pull it off without a hitch (Forget Paris stands out as one of the few to do so). Fever Pitch is not unlike an acquired taste in this respect. My former roommate, for instance, constantly taunts me for having enjoyed this film. I typically refute his accusations by claiming I have never seen it, as it is obvious to me that my passion for this picture is a pleasure some will never learn to appreciate. Considering his taste in entertainment, (Smallville, MacGyver, some show about a supersonic helicopter with Ernest Borgnine, etc.) I feel more than secure in my opinion of Fever Pitch being a romantic classic.
I can't recommend this movie enough as a "date film." The touching romance between Fallon and Barrymore coupled with the storied 2004 Red Sox Pennant is a potent aphrodisiac no one can resist. Thanks to a single viewing, I now count myself as a faithful member of "Red Sox Nation," and as an Irishman, I've added a Red Sox cap to my weekly rotation of baseball teams I pretend to follow.
 Not as expected. May 30, 2010
M. Poore (Richmond, Virginia)
The movie was great however I was disappointed that I could not easily move this to another media source and still be able to use it. Mostly my fault for not understanding the terms of use but also somewhat misleading product use description. Read closely the types of media it can be watched on. Expect nothing more than media types listed.
Still loving it! May 5, 2010
Gabbie (Punta Cana, D.R.)
I recently purchased this item. I got it because I am a hardcore Red Sox fan... still can't believe I didn't buy this before!
The plot is quite simple... boy meets (out his league) girl, girl falls in love, and then... the worst thing ever... he's a baseball obsessed guy!!! Ok, ok, a bit of a twist. What I loved about this movie, it gives a parallels of what was going on in my life that year. The best thing about this film was that it was shot "real time" meaning they had two endings, one where the Sox lost, and the actual ending (YAY!)
If you're a Red Sox fan, get ready to relieve all those moments, the losses the wins (that FANTASTIC win against NEW YORK YANKEES!), as much as it is a chick-flick, baseball is a big (huge) part of the movie... so guys will enjoy it as well. Funny, lovable characters. Drew Barrymore doing what she does best: making us fall in love with her. Jimmy Fallon, as the adorable crazy fan! (the scene where he's at Spring Training is EPIC! hahaha). All in all, great movie, simple plot, funny. One of those no-brainer movies that we like watching when we don't really want our brain to work haha.
A Romantic Comedy For Both Sexes May 4, 2010
bodhi (California, USA)
"Fever Pitch" is one of the only romantic comedies that a large number of guys will enjoy. The acting in this movie is great particularly Fallon who is able to be hilarious and vulnerable with the same amount of believability. I think that the plot is very good and it actually is a unique experience. I was shocked to learn this was directed by the Farrelly brothers as it is more sophisticated than their typical efforts. This film just has so much going for it. The baseball backdrop just ties in beautifully with the main plot and the film actually has a message. There were some missteps, like I could have done without Barrymore being hit by a foul ball which was so predictable and unfunny. That's just a minor complaint about an otherwise great film.
A Good Reminder of What Can Happen May 3, 2010
Earl A. Myers, Jr.
Now that the 2010 baseball season is in full swing ( pardon the pun ),it may be well to remind Red Sox enthusiasts, owing to their team's poor start, that it's a long season and that this movie should awaken thoughts of the 2004 season upon which this film is based. There has never been and in all likelihood never will again be such an heroic comeback that the Red Sox demonstrated in that unforgettable year.
This movie captures the flavor, and in minutiae, the excitement generated by this never-say-die team of superb athletes. Jimmy Fallon is an excellent microcosm of the avid Bostonian fan, who for years saw their team come close to winning the World Series, but in the end came up short. Drew Barrymore gives a fine performance as the at first understanding then gradually disenchanted girlfriend. Together they light up the screen with both their comedic talents and romantic sensiblilities.
Call it what you will: a very good date flick, a singularly nostalgic trip down memory lane, an escape to what baseball can do one's psyche, or any or all of the above. In short, it is and was a timely piece of filmmaking.
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