Million Dollar Arm

Hungry for the all mighty dollar, mildly conceited, but good hearted, JB (Jon Hamm) is a sports agent in need of a whale client to float his business in order to survive. Trouble is, that whale doesn’t seem to be anywhere in sight and desperate times call for desperate measures, an idea is hatched– tap the untapped sports market of India. Find the diamonds in the rough and bring them to U.S. to play baseball professionally. It’s a crazy idea that just might work, but what will it take to help Rinku and Dinesh (Suraj Sharma and Madhur Mittal) reach their potential? And, what about this svelte neighbor Brenda (Lake Bell)? MillionDollarArm Based on a true story, writer Tom McCarthy feels right at home with this feel good family sports drama; and, while we’re not challenging the norms of society or bringing anything new to cinema, the story’s overall charm is certainly enough to entertain the whole family for the requisite two hours, congrats Disney. Acting all round is solid, production value is high, score is right on, it’s almost a little too perfect. Still, keep the tissues handy for the final inspirational speech. Certainly worthy of the matinee value and maybe more, Million Dollar Arm is rated PG.