'Eephus,' directed by Carson Lund, is a heartwarming film that encapsulates the essence of old-guy sports through the lens of a small-town baseball game. Set during the final match on Soldiers Field, the film immerses viewers in an afternoon filled with leisure, nostalgia, and the familiar quirks of amateur athletics. From mismatched jerseys to late arrivals and comical interactions among players, 'Eephus' resonates with anyone who has participated in casual pickup games, offering a relatable and affectionate portrayal of community and friendship through sport.
It's all so pleasantly familiar I might as well have been hanging out with these guys for years.
Taking place over one long Sunday game, the last ever to be played on ramshackle Soldiers Field, Eephus luxuriates in an unhurried afternoon of leisure.
The players spit sunflower seeds, step to the plate, peer in for the sign.
A pitcher waxes rhapsodic about the old-timey pitch that gives the movie its title, a looping curveball that hangs in the air.
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