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Cobb (1994)
Rate:
5
Viewed:
3/10
3/10:
Well, that guy was really mean.
Cobb is a sad disappointment for anyone wishing to know more about Ty Cobb, the holder of the highest career batting
average in Major League Baseball. Basically, Ron Shelton, who's a terrible sport film director, decides to show him as
the meanest son of a bitch who ever lived, and that's that. Whoopeee, but it's not much of fun.
Let's give credit where credit is due: Tommy Lee Jones is good, making two hours go quickly. He's compelling and
interesting at the same time, but it's too bad there isn't much of substance to complement him throughout. Robert Wuhl is
the kind of actor who doesn't blend in well on screen due to his face, but in this, he's fine. By the way, the sight
of sportswriters debating who's the greatest in whatever the sport is is pathetic.
All in all, Cobb should be seen only for Tommy Lee Jones' performance.