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HOME RUN (2013)Movie Reviews
Drama about a baseball all-star who returns to his home town after a DUI, where he coaches the local team and learns to find hope for his future. Cast:Scott Elrod, Dorian Brown, Charles Henry Wyson, James Devoti, Nicole Leigh, Drew Waters, Robert Peters, Vivica A. Fox, Elvin John Rosa Jr, Samantha Isler, Ty Fanning, J. Alan Davidson, Rob Lamer, Brendan Caleb Calton, Juan MartinezDirector:David BoydRelease Date:April 19, 2013DVD Release: TBD From:Samuel GoldwynRating:PG-13Length:1 hr. 53 min.
Home Run (2013), Good (Not Great) Reviews National
Home Run (2013) opened in national release to good not great reviews. • Sean O'Connell wrote in the Washington Post, "What might have been a woeful by-the-numbers, come-from-behind story benefits from welcome doses of sentimentality and rustic flavor.... a quietly gentle tale..." More Reviews Below...
Home Run (2013) Positive Reviews (4 Reviews, reviews below)
S. Jhoanna Robledo, Common Sense Media: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...a worthy entry in the often-predictable -- but still moving -- category of addiction/recovery films.... it isn't a surprising film, but it is enjoyable.... Age 13."(See all of S. Jhoanna Robledo's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 440 words, 04/18/13
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (1 Review)
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...heartfelt and deeply religious.... the message overwhelms the medium.... Ironically, while virtually everything else in this movie is overplayed, Cory's addiction is not."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 472 words, 04/19/13
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Sean O'Connell, Washington Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "What might have been a woeful by-the-numbers, come-from-behind story benefits from welcome doses of sentimentality and rustic flavor.... a quietly gentle tale..."(See all of Sean O'Connell's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 513 words, 04/19/13
Tom Long, Detroit News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...one well-made film. The acting is surprisingly solid throughout.... The movie may be preaching to the choir, but at least the preacher has good taste."(See all of Tom Long's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 298 words, 04/19/13
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (0 Reviews)
Home Run (2013) has not been reviewed by Alternative/Indie
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...heartfelt and deeply religious.... the message overwhelms the medium.... Ironically, while virtually everything else in this movie is overplayed, Cory's addiction is not."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 472 words, 04/19/13
MOVIE INDUSTRY (1 Review)
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...heartfelt and deeply religious.... the message overwhelms the medium.... Ironically, while virtually everything else in this movie is overplayed, Cory's addiction is not."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 472 words, 04/19/13
12.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Home Run (2013)'s reviews are separated by an average 12.8 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Home Run (2013) (4 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Home Run (2013)'s reviews cover 3.6% of potential readers (average is 68.0%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,723 words involume (average is 20,220 words). Length:The film's reviews average 431 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Home Run (2013) Coverage, Volume & Length (4 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 3.2 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.3 Release)
Home Run (2013)'s reviews on average broke 3.2 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.3 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Home Run (2013)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Home Run (2013) (4 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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