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The Phenom
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A Major League rookie pitcher (Johnny Simmons) loses control over his pitching and is sent down to the minor leagues, where he begins sessions with an unorthodox psychologist (Paul Giamatti) who uncovers conflict from his past.
A Major League rookie pitcher (Johnny Simmons) loses control over his pitching and is sent down to the minor leagues, where he begins sessions with an unorthodox psychologist (Paul Giamatti) who uncovers conflict from his past.
Actors:
Elizabeth Marvel,
Walter Hendrix III,
Yoel Kanchelov,
BreeAnna Marie,
Chameria Law,
Dann Fink,
Niesha Butler,
Steven Marcus,
Jacob Roberson,
John Ventimiglia,
Alison Elliott
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Elizabeth Marvel
27 November 1969, Los Angeles, California, USA
Walter Hendrix III
Yoel Kanchelov
BreeAnna Marie
Chameria Law
Dann Fink
Niesha Butler
Steven Marcus
Jacob Roberson
John Ventimiglia
17 July 1963, Ridgewood, Queens, New York, USA
Alison Elliott
19 May 1970, San Francisco, California, USA
Director:
Noah B
Noah B
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States
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A cold, hard look at how the scars of our youth follow us into adulthood and what attempting to make peace with one's demons actually feels like
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A welcome surprise for sports cinema, "The Phenom" handles itself like Robert Redford's "Ordinary People" when exploring the psychology of a Lebron James or Johnny Manziel-like sports sensation.
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When Buschel narrows his focus and has a handle on these characters' essences, there are flashes of greatness. All he needs is a tighter grip.
August 25, 2016
There is a stronger, deeper, fuller motion picture to be made from this material. Earnest though it is, this one is decidedly far from phenomenal.
June 24, 2016
It's Hawke who gives the film its dramatic urgency.
July 31, 2016
The mental side of baseball might be critical to winning, but it's not all that exciting to watch.
June 24, 2016
Instead of big fireworks, "The Phenom" offers low-key character moments. It's a small film with a lot of insight.
July 11, 2016
A thoughtful, introspective sports drama that suggests Noah Buschel, like Hopper, may have greatness in him.
June 24, 2016
Not everything here works... But it's an interesting, great-looking film, and Simmons is just dynamite in it.
July 11, 2016
As sports-centric films go, those folks looking for cheering crowds on a mild summer's night won't find much joy in The Phenom's mudville. It's a slow walk around the bases.
January 01, 2017
Buschel is clearly on the right track to fully embracing the limitations of conventional structures in storytelling. When he does, it could lead to a minor masterpiece, which at times The Phenom flirts with.
July 01, 2016
This "love me daddy" baseball pic that earns points for spending less than 5 percent of its time on the diamond and refusing to end in open competition...so far as the playing field is concerned.
