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- PG-13
- 2006
- 1 hr 39 min
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5.8 (1,395)
Comeback Season is a comedy-drama film directed by Bruce McCulloch and starring Ray Liotta, Shaun Sipos, and Glenne Headly. The film follows Walter Pearce (Liotta), a down-on-his-luck sports memorabilia salesman who is struggling to make ends meet after his wife leaves him. His teenage son, Skylar (Sipos), is acting out and getting into trouble, which puts even more strain on Walter's life.
One day, Walter sees a young baseball player, J.J. (Shaun Sipos), practicing in a local park and realizes that he looks just like his son. He strikes up a conversation with J.J. and convinces him to play baseball for his company's team, which is competing in a local tournament. Walter sees this as a chance for redemption and a way to reconnect with his son.
As the team prepares for the tournament, Walter and J.J. bond over baseball and their shared love for the game. They also encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a washed-up former pitcher turned coach (Chris Parnell) and a group of rival players who will stop at nothing to win.
As the tournament progresses, Walter begins to see changes in his life. He begins to repair his relationship with Skylar, starts dating a woman named Barb (Headly), and even starts to find success in his job. However, as the team reaches the championship game, Walter realizes that his personal growth means nothing if he doesn't win the game.
Comeback Season is a heartwarming and funny film that explores themes of redemption, family, and the power of sports to bring people together. Liotta delivers a powerful performance as Walter, a man who is desperate to regain the respect of his son and the world around him. Sipos also shines as J.J., a talented young athlete who finds guidance and friendship in the unlikely form of a struggling salesman.
The film's comedic moments are well-timed and genuinely funny, while its dramatic moments are poignant and heartfelt. The baseball scenes are well-choreographed and capture the excitement and tension of the game.
Overall, Comeback Season is a feel-good movie that will leave audiences cheering for the underdogs and rooting for the most important victory of all - the victory of the human spirit.
Comeback Season is a 2006 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.8.