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Do you see or own Fever Pitch? |
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Posts: 790 01/23/06 10:02 PM |
I was chatting with one of my friends yesterday and even know fever pitch is a romance movie and some guys won't go see it at all, its still about the boston red soxs, so im wondering what people thought of it or if they own it.
Uncle larry didn't know much about kids, but he did know where to take ben, to the hearth and soul of Boston. Fenway Park"--Fever Pitch
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Paxilrod |
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Dawg in Training
Posts: 884 01/24/06 9:05 AM Dawg in Training |
Here's an interesting factoid: There are actually some women who also do not enjoy romance films.
Believe it or not! "The strong take from the weak, but the smart take from the strong." - Pete Carril
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newenglandfan08(d) |
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Posts: 790 01/24/06 7:21 PM |
ok some guys and girls don't like romance.
Uncle larry didn't know much about kids, but he did know where to take ben, to the hearth and soul of Boston. Fenway Park"--Fever Pitch
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lac704 |
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Rem Pup
Posts: 463 01/25/06 1:43 PM Rem Pup |
Just like there are some guys who don't like sports flicks.
I actually recommended Fever Pitch to a non Red Sox friend of mine based on the fact that it is a romance. |
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Chaggy102 |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1893 02/01/06 2:11 PM Quinnipiac Dawg |
Where is the option, saw it and thought it was the worst movie ever?
~Chaggy
 Check out Chaggy's award winning blog,and read what everybody is talking about; updated November 28, 2005 WP Ninja's Sonic Bowl Mania 2004/2005 Champion, 2005/2006 WP Ninja's NFL Survival Champion  And that's all that madders |
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gorbzilla |
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Posts: 55 02/02/06 12:01 PM Rem Pup |
I had to pick 'saw it on PPV' when in fact hubby and I netflixed it. I'm not one for romantic comedies (and my husband hates Jimmy Fallon) so we were looking for the Sox connection only.
It was ok. It kind of bugged me to see a Boston (the Drew Barrymore character) chick who's about my age living in a freakin' luxury apartment and apparently a gazillionaire. Also all her friends seemed to be rolling in dough in a very big way. I think it was the first of the month and bills were due so that was bugging me a bit  The bit where he decides who gets what tix was funny - have to give 'em that. Overall just a so-so movie. Probably worth having on in the background while you're housecleaning or something so you can catch the couple of funny bits but not have to hear all the dialogue with the vacuum running. |
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x Pahk The Cah x |
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Posts: 13 02/04/06 1:48 AM Rem Pup |
Saw it, liked it, have it on DVD.
It's definitely not the greatest movie around.. but I thought it was cute. I bought it more for the Sox action than the actual love story. 
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SlowMoe784 |
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Posts: 15 02/24/06 11:25 PM Rem Pup |
the fact that they actually won the world series during the making of the movie is one for the ages. Fate as it may be. Incredible, just incredible. Not a bad movie either,.
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DocAdkinsDiet |
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Posts: 71 02/25/06 5:00 AM Rem Pup |
Saw it. Didn't like it. Just not my thing I guess.
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heyelvis97 |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1942 03/06/06 6:19 PM Concert Dawg |
I'm one of the girls who liked it for the baseball content (some of the best parts were actually the deleted scenes of ben as a kid in fenway) but hated the lame romance part. I could have done with different actors too, but they did get some things right
Michelle ----------
Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are not necessarily those shared by Jerry Remy or Red Sox Nation. These posts are intended to ignite discussion and argument. If you do not wish to hear unobjective Red Sox commentary, please mute your television immediately! |
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skyeblueyes |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 2456 03/07/06 8:51 AM Devoted Dawg |
I loked it for the Red Sox connection ...The best part was Tek, and friends in the bar eating and Jimmy fallon goes up to them.
Lame love story..Drew not believeable... Dee "Every Red Sox fan from now on can walk into Yankee stadium with their head high," Jason Varitek 10/29/04
"'Doug (Mirabelli), Kevin (Millar), Johnny (Damon) and Bill (Mueller) brought intangibles of playing hard, getting dirty and grinding out games. You appreciate playing with people like that, and you hope that it isnt lost by whoever they do bring in.'" -- Jason Varitek, 1.17.06 Boston Herald |
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Schills Mighty Ankle |
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RemDawg
Posts: 2965 03/31/06 11:29 PM Patriot Nation Dawg |
Never saw it and honestly i have no wish to see it can not stand Drew Barrymore
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass" The Greatest Red Sox pitcher in history
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jedidave2k |
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Rem Pup
Posts: 525 04/05/06 5:01 PM Cinci Dawg |
Saw it in the movies and thought it was alright... bought the "Cursed Reversed" edition at a discounted price with free shipping (thanx RSN membership) because of the WS win connection... I recommend watching it with the Farrelly brothers commentary, it adds a bit of hometown/Sox fan feel to it.
It's Cadillac rainbows and lots of spaghetti... And I love meatballs so you better be ready
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dmc7598 |
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Posts: 4 05/02/06 11:22 AM Rem Pup |
I've always been a Drew Barrymore fan, however, the Red Sox story line is what made me buy it.
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Papifan34 |
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Posts: 29 05/17/06 9:43 PM Rem Pup |
Even if it is a romance it was still a great movie for guys.If you are a true sox fan you'll see it.
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ruthkes |
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RemDawg
Posts: 4890 05/21/06 10:22 AM RemDawg |
I am going to rent this thing at some point.....at least then I can fast forward through the inane parts... "Change the things you can (go vote online for the All-Star teams); accept the things you can't (this trade) and know the difference. Engaging in Red Sox "fanibalism" helps absolutely nothing at this point." - Paxilrod post 771
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kmwgrace |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1165 05/24/06 10:35 AM Hot Dawg |
We bought it the day it came out. I love the part where he "confesses" to being a Red Sox fan, and she mentions that she had figured that out due to all the paraphenalia he owns, including the Yankee toilet paper. Cracked me up...
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William Francis Lee |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1750 02/28/07 1:53 PM Asian Dawg |
I saw it in the theater. The ending was too choppy and I hate to say this, but the movie would have worked better had the Sox lost. Not saying I wanted the Sox to lose, but the movie would have been better that way. Besides, that's how the book ended.
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GeorgeScott23 |
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Hot Dawg
Posts: 1792 03/13/07 12:57 AM Hot Dawg |
Besides, that's how the book ended.
___________________________________________________ Actually, wasn't the original book the movie is based on about soccer/football? Titled "Fever Pitch" by the British writer Nick Hornby? Pitch as in a football/soccer pitch -- the playing field in other words. It's funny about the movie as the original book has almost nothing to do with romance --the main character --based on Hornby's own experience as a fan, starts going to soccer games when his Dad cannot figure out what to do with him on the days he's supposed to take him out (Hornby's parents divorced when he was fairly young). So, the main character uses soccer fandom to fill a big gap in his life --makes up for the family life he does not have. The original book is much more satirical, biting, and functions as social commentary in a way that the RS film does not. But, hey, different objectives, I guess. okay, carried away ...... ;)  Sorry. My favorite Nick Hornby book originally movie: About a Boy -- the only thing Hugh Grant was in in which he was not totally annoying IMHO. Not a Hugh Grant fan ..... could you guess!?
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