Moneyball is based on the true story of the Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane, as he goes against the standard convention of building a team through scouting, recruiting, and trades. With a limited budget he is forced to build his team by a new method; acquiring undervalued players based on statistics and formulas with the help of an Yale economics grad played by Jonah Hill. Even though these players statistically can pitch, hit, and score runs, they have all been shunned by scouts in the league for having some flaws.
So in a sense, Beane is a revolutionary. The team manager played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman, unhappy with his current contract with the team, disagrees with Beane's methods and fights him every step of the way. And the teams scouting department also disagrees and believes Beane is running the team into the ground. The movie follows the teams 2002 rocky but historic season.
Its a smart and witty film. Pitt brings energy and life to his role. He is the standout not just because of his name but in acting. He's not the typical manager. His character was a former player and one the youngest to hold his position. His relationship on screen with Hill was very enjoyable as Pitt's energy an personality contrasted and complimented Hill's shy and soft spoken demeanor.
Now don't expect to see a bunch of baseball played in this movie. This is about the business side of the game. What is takes to build a championship team and one man's vision and struggle in doing so. His triumphs and his failures. A Great movie for baseball fans and non-fans alike.
Score: A+
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