Movie Cosmos - You Gotta Believe

Description:

After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated Ft. Worth youth baseball players takes its Cinderella run all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series—culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic.

Top Cast >

Luke Wilson

As Bobby Ratliff

Greg Kinnear

As Coach Jon Kelly

Sarah Gadon

As Patti Ratliff

Molly Parker

As Kathy Kelly

Lew Temple

As Coach Mitch Belew

Joaquin Roberts

As Peanut

Martin Roach

As Sam Knight

Patrick Renna

As Kliff Young

Blake DeLong

As Dan Hewitt

Justin Adams

As Mack Hamilton

King Orba

As Ump L Wood

Taylor Hunt Wright

As Coach Ben Williams

Ali Hassan

As Dr. Thakur

Michael Cash

As Young Robert Ratliff

Etienne Kellici

As Walker Kelly

Nicholas Fry

As Scooter Finley

Jacob Mazeral

As Mikey Valdez

Gavin MacIver-Wright

As Mitchell Belew

Scott Mackenzie

As Mark Grace

Zachary Morton

As Peter Kite

Josh Reich

As Robby Lebus

Jacob Soley

As Jack Huckabay

Evan Hasler

As Patton Eagle

Davide Fair

As Rand Ravnaas

Seth Murchison

As Chris Rivera

Greg Ellwand

As TV Announcer 1

Christopher Seivright

As Harold Reynolds

Nicholas Xavier Ragonese

As Kentucky Catcher

Zachary Cox

As Duke Elderson

Phoenix Ellis

As Todd Hamilton

Jackie English

As Ditsy Attendant

Ashley Emerson

As Caroline Finley

Jordan Sawyer

As Older Peanut (uncredited)

McAuley Tucker

As Little League Spectator (uncredited)

Rowan Tucker

As Little League Spectator (uncredited)

Dominic Weedmark

As Little League Spectator (uncredited)

Top Crew >

Ty Roberts

Director

Reviews:

tmdb51616167 (1/10)

In the recently released 2024 film "You Gotta Believe," Luke Wilson takes on the lead role in a faith-based baseball movie that falls short of expectations. The title misleads viewers into thinking it's a feel-good underdog sports story, but instead, it veers into unnecessary comedy that detracts from the emotional depth it aims to achieve.

Wilson's casting as the lead feels out of place, his comedic nature overpowering any attempts at drama. The rushed plot fails to properly develop the characters or storyline, leaving the audience disconnected from the narrative. The lack of originality in casting and character development further hampers the film's impact, with forgettable performances across the board.

The film's attempt at incorporating faith-based elements feels forced and lacks sincerity, with a brief moment of spiritual reflection overshadowed by the overall tone of the movie. Inconsistencies, such as Wilson's character failing to realistically portray his battle with cancer, further highlight the film's shortcomings.

Overall, "You Gotta Believe" struggles to find its footing, wavering between genres and failing to deliver a cohesive and compelling story. With its poorly executed writing and lackluster performances, the film ultimately falls short of being a memorable or meaningful viewing experience.

2024-09-01