Trouble with the Curve
PG-13, 2012, Warner Brothers
Director:
Robert Lorenz
Starring:
Amy Adams, John Goodman, Clint Eastwood, Justin Timberlake, Matthew Lillard, Robert Patrick, Scott Eastwood
Plot:
Gus Lobel has been one of the best scouts in baseball for decades, but, despite his efforts to hide it, age is starting to catch up with him. Nevertheless, Gus refuses to be benched for what may be the final innings of his career, as he takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip.
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Aging man refuses to face reality
Themes: Aging, Communication, Denial, Listening, Reality
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Daughter encouraged to pursue relationship with father
Themes: Communication, Father-Daughter, Giving Up, Perseverance, Relationships, Understanding
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Father refuses to communicate about past mistakes
Themes: Abandonment, Communication, Confrontation, Denial, Father-Daughter, Vulnerability
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Man doesn't like the way God answered prayer
Themes: God's Plan, Prayer, Prayer Answered, Questioning God
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Overconfident batter humbled by talented pitcher
Themes: Ego, Overconfidence, Pride, Underestimate