Field of Dreams

1989 "All his life, Ray Kinsella was searching for his dreams. Then one day, his dreams came looking for him."
7.5| 1h47m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 21 April 1989 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.

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Sulla-2 That's what it says in the credits if you stay long enough to notice. It's a statement that sums up the whole film. I don't intend to write a resume of the film as it has been done by many others. It's a very great film and I feel obliged to mention some of my favourite bits. The moment when Terrence Mann gives a nervous grin just before he disappears into the corn. The moment when Ray mets a young and fit father, a father he never knew. That was something which really hit home to me. I never knew my dad in his best years. Any scenes with Doc Graham but especially the last. Burt was always one of my very favourite actors and in this he was excellent. Perfect for the part.Lastly, the moment when they did come
HotToastyRag If only everyone had a wife like Amy Madigan. I wonder if she's that fantastic in real life (I'm looking at you, Ed Harris). Whether she is or not, she plays a supportive beyond belief wife to Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams, supporting him unconditionally when he hears a voice telling him to tear up their Iowa cornfield and build a baseball diamond so that Shoeless Joe Jackson will come and play ball in their backyard.I won't reveal any more of the plot, but just get ready for an unbelievable adventure (and I mean that in a good way). Some people could interpret the message as a religious one, so if you like religious or spiritual movies, you'll love this one. If you take a different interpretation, it's a really enjoyable slice of Americana, with both hilarious and heartfelt moments. And for the ladies in the audience, there's an abundance of eye candy as a bonus! If you like baseball, Kevin Costner, or movies about chasing your dreams, this is a perfect summer movie to watch. And if you have fond childhood memories playing catch with your dad, or regrets that those memories didn't last longer, get out those Kleenexes!
Jacob Avery You know, upon first glance of "Field of Dreams" you will laugh. 'Angels come from a corn field in Iowa.' Somewhat laughable, right? However, turn on the movie and you will realize this is something so much more. With a heart of gold and a subtlety in the plot that is truly magic one will easily see the importance of "Field of Dreams".Kevin Costner performance is great, in a role that is somewhat new role, yet very comfortable, almost as seeing an old friend in Ray Kinsella. I say new role (even though he does a baseball film every couple year) because Ray is not eccentric or overly heroic as in some of his movies in the past. Rather a subtle farmer who is going through a sort of mid life crisis and begins a journey through the mid-west in the name of baseball.There are two characters/actors that over shadow Costner's good performance. First, James Earl Jones, who not surprisingly give a convincing role as a reclusive author based on the real JD Salinger. Jones epic voice adds narrative and context to the film. The Second character is from Burt Lancaster as 'Doc' Graham, a character who deep in his heart is longing for one more game of baseball. 'Doc' is actually based on a real character, who's story alone would make a heart wrenching movie, he becomes part of the big picture.The downer, if any, comes from Shoeless Joe's character in Ray Liotta. He never felt real to me, as a baseball player, as a member of the 1919 White Sox, or as a human at any point in the film. Although he is an important part of the film, there is a little need for more in this undeveloped character.As many know, "Field of Dreams" is based on the book "Shoeless Joe" by WP Kinsella. After watching the film I was then drawn to the book, which I finally read about eight ears after first watching the film. It gave me a new interpretation of the film, and in fact I found the book much better and more complete characters then the film. So, in my opinion, you cant have one without the other.We realize about half way through the film, baseball is not the plot of the film, or even the most important thing to gain from the film. Rather, something more important, a longing for the different time in our lives, our individual past and a longing for what it is that makes us who we are. Looking a bit further, it is of a father and son/daughters bond. Whether it is through baseball or something else."Hey Dad, You wanna have a catch?"
Mamta Thakur I must admit, I was a bit skeptical about watching this movie. I didn't expect much but since it's been on my list for a very long time, finally I sat down to watch it. And what a magical experience it was!I was completely absorbed in the story throughout the movie. The most outstanding qualities of the story are the honesty and innocence with which it's told. The actors are magnificent and the dialogues are memorable. The lines are sometimes cheeky but they are delivered with such honesty that one can't help but believe them :)It's like a fairy tale for adults, with messages like "Follow your dreams", "Believe in yourself" and the first and most important message about loving your family. It just clicks with you. The actors sometimes do what we all want to do with our lives. They follow their hearts and stand with each other against the whole world. One of the most beautiful movies ever made!It will stay with you longer than you imagined.