Fever Pitch

  • 2005


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Positive Reviews 88
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Average Rating 3.2/5
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1.5
Barrymore has rarely been so bright and effortlessly charming, but its all lost on Fallon, who often resembles one of those unfortunate SNL guests who .. Av Club
3.0
As Ben Wrightman, who teaches honors geometry to ninth graders, Fallon doesnt overdo the stammering dorkiness; hes nervous and sincere in a way that m .. EW
4.4
Do not make the mistake of thinking it is a baseball movie. It is a movie about how men and women, filled with love and motivated by the best will in .. Rogerebert
1.5
Its slickly done, pleasantly watchable, but despite Barrymores ever charming earnestness, not quite a home run. Time Out
3.8
Overall Criterions Bruce Lee set is as wonderful as youve heard, boasting definitive restorations and enough supplements for at least two semesters wo ..
1.5
And thats about all you need to know about a movie that all but completely squanders its potential to be romantic or comedic.
4.5
It isnt that he isnt cute (with his fluttery lashes and tentative smile, Mr. Fallon has cute down). The New York Times
3.0
It does what it sets out to do, which is earn a few laughs and a few smiles. But its all too run of the mill. E Film Critic
2.5
Fever Pitch relaxes too much at the plate, fouling off (and shaving) too many balls to get us pumped enough for the next game and likely to be forgott .. E Film Critic
3.1
It introduces problems it doesnt solve, but it pretends to solve them. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Not a Farrelly brothers classic, and (some testicle washing aside) not much in the way of their trademark gross out humour, but the boys from Boston d ..
3.0
Still, Fallon is great at being affable, and hes as affable as can be here. Cinema Blend
3.1
Can be funny and endearing when you dont dwell on the black hole that is Jimmy Fallon. Ny Daily News
3.1
Merely competent yet still capable of cracking the Friday lineup and playing to big crowds. If this same movie were a baseball player, it couldnt make .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
This talented combo delivers a light hearted comedy that ought to appeal to a very broad audience with its treatment of sports, corporate advancement, .. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
This is, at best, a distinctly low grade Fever. If not a foul ball, barely earns a single. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Ben isnt just a Boston Red Sox fan, he is a Rabid Red Sox Follower. ReelViews
3.1
He fumbles a couple of the quick witted jokes and balks at the real heart rending stuff. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
The movies sentiment is nothing new for the Farrelly brothers, but its complacency certainly is. Chicago Reader
3.0
Its not that Jimmy Fallon isnt amusing as the 23 year long card carrying member of the Red Sox Nation.
3.0
Its not that Jimmy Fallon isnt amusing as the 23 year long card carrying member of the Red Sox Nation.
3.1
Other Hornby screen adaptations are About a Boy and High Fidelity superb comedies both and, in Fidelitys case, a treatise on male obsession with far m .. Usa Today
3.8
The end result is a pervasively uneven comedy that just isnt able to overcome its various deficiencies, which is too bad, really, given the strength o .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
It is beginning to look like the accommodation may never work out. Lariat
3.0
He meets Lindsey (Drew Barrymore), a high powered, ultra busy graphic designer who is charmed by Bens non hectic lifestyle and laid back persona. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The Farrellys rein in their usual excesses, but still manage to produce the laughs, albeit accompanied by a dose of terminal cuteness. Radio Times
2.5
Its sad to watch the kingpins of gross out try to dial down to cute. Swung at and missed. Rolling Stone
3.0
Fortunately, theres enough raw talent to sustain even the lamest plotline. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Sweet, charming and never less than watchable, thanks to Drew Barrymores winning performance. View London
3.8
This man is not just a citizen of Red Sox Nation, hes practically its president. Cs Monitor
2.5
Rarely have filmmakers had a more wildly improbable happy ending forced on them. New York Post
1.5
This could be the blandest looking romantic comedy in years. Its a poorly structured one as well, with some of the clumsiest gags since Stuck on You. Film Journal International ..
3.8
It might be the most charming film theyve done since Theres Something About Mary.) Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
Fever Pitch is respectful and heartfelt about the problems that come with extreme fandom and how they might impinge on the happiness of a person who c .. Boston
3.5
On these terms, the worst thing about Fever Pitch is that it doesnt really support its more than two hours of running time. Mountain X
3.8
If you know anything about romantic comedies and professional baseball, you will find no surprises in Fever Pitch. But you will find a dandy date movi .. Star Tribune
4.5
But thats the American way, isnt is We dont do anything small or less than in your face.
3.0
He lives and breathes the Red Sox; she doesnt know Carl Yastrzemski from Johnny Damon. Emanuellevy
4.5
Hes like a kinder, gentler Adam Sandler, and shes as luminous as ever. Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
it works because, despite being immensely enjoyable as a romantic comedy, it cuts deep to the heart of modern romance Q Network
2.5
Maybe you have to love the Red Sox to really enjoy Fever Pitch, but then you never really had to know sports to know a pretty bad movie. Cinema Crazed
1.5
What Lindsey doesnt know is that once baseball season starts, Ben belongs to the Red Sox. Salon
4.5
Actually, its often worth singling out production designerswe dont do it enough.) Slate
2.0
Anyone familiar with the conventions of the rom com genre knows how all this is going to turn out. Flim Threet
3.0
DELIVERED WITH SUBTLETY Its a tenderly told love story that retains the cheeky spirit of Hornbys book without the gross out excesses weve come to expe .. Bbc
3.8
A nice movie and thats not damning it with faint praise, as theres just no term that better fits. Mr Brown Movies
3.8
The most consistently funny motion picture of the year so far, and also its sweetest. Once over, audiences wont so much walk out of the theater as the .. The Movie Boy
3.0
A genial date comedy that will divide audiences and genders on the prominence of sports in a relationship. Total Film
3.8
They can do it. Peter and Bobby Farrelly can actually make a movie that doesnt include one fart joke. Wow. Hollywood
3.0
In his second big screen star vehicle (after Taxi), Fallon makes a pleasing enough focus and Barrymore is sporadically cute. Seattle Pi
2.5
Bens seatmates are unlikable fools, more like the idiots you see on beer commercials. Tony Medley
3.0
Jimmy Fallon finally shows his big screen stuff alongside the well matched Drew Barrymore in a crowd pleasing romance comedy thats rooted in a love of .. Coles Mithey
3.1
This is an adult, highly literate and refreshingly old fashioned romance filled with crackling dialogue and shockingly decisive wit. Movie Freak
2.5
While Jimmy Fallon isnt completely awful in the movie, hes obviously better at the comedy than playing a romantic lead; his non stop quips throughout ..
3.1
But two unquestionable successes that boost the movies entertainment value are its successful capturing of die hard Red Sox buffs hoping against hope .. Spliced Wire
3.1
Fever Pitch is not the most faithful adaptation of a Hornby book (About a Boy and High Fidelity were pretty close), but its a passable romantic comedy .. Movie Habit
1.9
Think of Fever Pitch as the phone booth though the Kryptonite could be any combination of Ganz & Mandel, Fallon, or Barrymore. Film Freak Central
2.5
What keeps us in the ballgame are Drew Barrymore and the Sox themselves. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
The Sox tie in is cute, but its nothing new, and obvious comedic bits (the girls at the gym, saucy talk during dinner, etc.) are more forced than a ru .. E Online
3.8
Brainy, successful Lindsey Meeks (Drew Barrymore) doesnt know a foul ball from a ball bearing (until one smacks her in the head), but she and Ben meet .. Movies Tv Guide
4.5
No matter Hornbys own involvement in bringing Fever Pitch to the screen, the film ranks among the most specious acts of literary adaptation since Troy .. La Weekly
4.4
What Lindsey doesnt know is that Ben is obsessed with the Red Sox. Three Movie Buffs
3.1
Sometimes hitters can get caught just looking at that curve fall in for a strike, and all they can do is wonder how they fell for something so light. .. Kansas City
2.5
Other than that, supposedly, hes a fine enough, likeable enough, good looking enough guy for high powered, success minded, business beauty Drew Barrym .. Ross Anthony
2.0
In an alternate universe where all such daring experiments work, this might have seemed like a good idea. Killer Movie Reviews
4.4
Instead, heres a romance about two of loves truest aspects compromise and compassion. The Filmy Ap
3.1
Despite the charming actors and promising setup, they never really hit it out of the park. Big Picture Big Sound
2.5
Sadly, Fever Pitch doesnt touch on the pathos of being a baseball fan. Its a romantic comedy where baseball is just in the way, kinda like Jimmy Fallo .. Waffle Movies
3.1
Still, as mediocre as Barrymore and Fallon are in this movie, we wind up liking them anyway and rooting for them to get their happy ending. Montreal Film Journal
3.8
At the movies core is a question that all couples face: How much of ones identity must a person give up in order to make a relationship work The filmm .. Chron
1.5
To put it in baseball terms, Fever Pitch swings for the fences, only to come up well short of the warning track. Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
Fever Pitch has its share of inspired comedic moments Bens version of hitting rock bottom, for instance, is priceless. La Times
4.5
The film turns out to be a substantial pleasure as the spirit of the Sox shines through. Wsj
3.0
It has some heart and some laughs, but the sense of emotional risk has been smoothed down to a formulaic nub. Guide Live
4.0
What were the odds that the guys who launched their careers with Dumb And Dumber would give us one of the funniest, smartest date movies in years Jam! Movies
2.0
But thats why baseball games arent decided in the second inning, and why movies shouldnt be judged until the credits roll. Flip Side Archive
3.8
asks what is truly required of growing up, then splits the emotional difference. Freep
3.8
It wouldnt be a proper Hornby adaptation without Peter Pan personified. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.0
near perfect romantic comedy, and the elegance with which its been constructed is a beautiful thing to behold. M Tv
3.5
conveys that aura of a summer night at the ballpark made even better by newfound love Filmcritic.com
3.8
This was a fun movie that comes in time for the start of baseball season. The two stars work well together. Enjoy this fun movie. Entertainment Spectrum
4.5
Both funny and a bit gut wrenching... Youre a romantic, Lindsey tells Ben. So, it turns out, are the Farrellys... James Sanford on Film
3.8
The film knows what its like to be a devoted fan and how frustrating it can be to love a devoted fan. The screenplay does a good job of looking at the .. Aisle Seat
3.1
The Farrelly Brothers step up to the batters box with cockeyed confidence looking to take a quirky swing at the famed Green Monster with uneven but hi .. Movie Eye
3.0
The baseball fan in me was let down... and I wanted a better, funnier, love story. In other words, they swung for the fences, but just managed a bloop .. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
The filmmakers palpable affection for their characters as well as the captivating lead performances from an enchanting Barrymore and the surprisingly .. Nicks Chager
1.5
A colleague of mine recently described Jimmy Fallon as the perfect romantic comedy best friend that is, the guy who cracks wise at all of the romantic .. IGN Movies
3.5
If I were Gene Shalit, I would be in baseball mataphor heaven over my enthusiasm for Fever Pitch. Really, its that good. Films Nobs
1.5
...tries to deal with the messy process of nurturing a proper adult relationship rather than simply shoehorning two lovers into a predictable set of c .. Film.com
2.0
He does a wicked fierce Bawston accent on SNL, but doesnt even touch one here. Articles Orlando Sentinel
3.8
At times, it works brilliantly, bringing the fanatic (and mostly male) world of baseball geekdom into collision with the planet where women strive for .. Articles Philly
3.8
...a surprisingly sweet love story that would make even the most hardened Yankee fan smile. Crazed Fan Boy
4.4
Whats not to love about this guy Even his hesitant admission that hes a crazed Red Sox fan in case the signals sent by his Red Sox shower curtain and .. Articles Baltimore Sun
3.0
Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon make a cute couple, but this sports centric romantic comedy doesnt quite knock it out of the park. Net Flix
2.0
Pitch is a sweet concoction, a valentine to the Red Sox, and a genial romantic comedy. It may not hit a home run, but it has some good hustle to it. Film Jerk
3.1
Because, although theyre treating it like some kind of secret, Fever Pitch is not a carbon copy of every third rate romantic comedy ever cynically cra .. Articles Sun Sentinel
2.5
Could this all be a deeper reflection on the male refusal to grow up and his long told fear of commitment Not in this one dimensional fluff piece. Premiere Magazine
3.1
As the budding romance hits bumps in the road, romantic comedy turns into romantic drama and the film gathers solid footing. Dwight Brown Ink
1.5
We Need Your Help to Deliver It We cant let journalism fade away. The Tyee
3.8
Even Yankees fans can catch the years best romantic comedy if they set aside their Sox disgust for two short hours. Paloalto Online
3.8
...less of Peter and Bobby Farrellys specialty the politically incorrect freak show with feeling and more of a conventional collection of gags and rom .. Suburban Chicago News
3.8
For cinematic images of romantic and comic triumph, its hard to beat Drew Barrymore, barefoot and beautiful, running across the Fenway outfield and in .. Boston Phoenix
3.8
In better movies ... there exists a sweetness that belies the barfs, and this picture merely places that quality front and center.
3.1
The Farrellys, who havent found their comic stroke since Me, Myself & Irene, make some moves that would make a giant E pop up on the scoreboard. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
It carries with it the full courage of its heart on its sleeve convictions, and thats easy to respond to. Now Playing Mag
3.8
Its a sweet, slight romantic comedy with appealing stars and a happy ending unless youre a fan of, you know, that other team. Jackson Ville
2.0
new wrinkle for the Farrelly brothers that baseball fans and couples can relate to Old School Reviews
3.8
Subtlety and sensitivity are not words one equates with the Farrelly Bros. but theyre deployed in spades in Fever Pitch, the shockingly good Americani .. Imdb
4.5
Charming and entertaining thanks to a surprisingly endearing performance by Jimmy Fallon.
2.5
Its like some baseball games, where a few nice hits or a double play have to sustain you through a lot of long, dull, lifeless innings. Steroids, of c .. Democratand Chronicle
1.5
...purists may call foul because of the way the film poached on last years World Series. Im willing to give Fever Pitch a base on balls. Boulder Weekly
3.8
What an adorable, genuinely funny and romantic, delightfully twisted ditty! Blunt Review
2.5
Barrymore, likable even in the slightest of roles, tries to muster up some sparks between them, but it just isnt there. Lawrence
4.5
Its nice to have two cute, intelligent, unsure, funny protagonists and still believe in their connection to each other, plus the additional romance of .. Cinerina
1.0
A slapdash, clumsy, poorly acted and pervasively false film filled with precocious movie kids, nonstop needle drops and a barrage of washing your ball .. Dare Daniel
3.0
even if this reasonably amusing film doesnt quite hit a home run. ( The List
3.0
Fever Pitch is lovable enough that it legs out an infield single almost in spite of its two leads, Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Dm Register
2.5
Nick Hornbys novels have produced two terrific examples of the genre: High Fidelity and About A Boy. Unfortunately, this latest adaptation is strictly ..
3.8
However, Lindsay doesnt know that she has some stiff competition waiting in the wings from Bens beloved Red Sox. Town Topics
3.0
Its cute will be the overwhelming coo that greets this sweet meetup between Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore.
3.1
Fever Pitch is funny, romantic and it makes even the by now very tired story of the Soxs 2004 World Series win seem fresh. Spokesman-Review (Washingt ..
4.5
Stripped of almost all the brothers usual crudeness, Fever Pitch proves what weve suspected all along: That beneath the gross out gags and freak show .. Associated Press
1.5
Even with all the baseball, theres no denying this movie is a chick flick.



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