Field of Dreams

Excellent movie

Fun combination of a little bit supernatural, a little bit sports, a little bit comedy, a good bit of human drama, combined with great acting and writing combine into a great movie that is rewatchable many times.

A GREAT father and son movie! A story about baseball, and a son who made a negative comment to his dad that he regretted, as his dad died before he could take it back. Just a great story about baseball, and the redemption of a father and son relationship! Dad, you wanna have a catch? LOVED THIS MOVIE !!

How can you not be romantic about baseball?

As baseball season started back up, I decided that it was time to watch the classic movies about my favorite sport. Imagine my surprise when I realized that despite our large (800+) movie collection, we didn't own Field of Dreams. Needless to say, I jumped right on Amazon. This movie is the perfect tale of perseverance, family, and friends. It also represents a sport that has been dubbed "America's Pastime".This classic also contains what is perhaps one of the greatest speeches in movie history, "People will come, Ray. They'll come to Iowa for reasons they can't even fathom. They'll turn up your driveway not knowing for sure why they're doing it. They'll arrive at your door as innocent as children, longing for the past. "Of course, we won't mind if you look around", you'll say, "It's only $20 per person". They'll pass over the money without even thinking about it: for it is money they have and peace they lack. And they'll walk out to the bleachers; sit in shirtsleeves on a perfect afternoon. They'll find they have reserved seats somewhere along one of the baselines, where they sat when they were children and cheered their heroes. And they'll watch the game and it'll be as if they dipped themselves in magic waters. The memories will be so thick they'll have to brush them away from their faces. People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good and that could be again. Oh...people will come Ray. People will most definitely come.” ~James Earl Jones/ Field of DreamsIt arrived on the date it was scheduled too in perfect condition and played with no problems. I'm not sure it was necessary to get it on blu-ray, but at the time, it was cheaper on blu-ray than regular DVD. So order your copy, sit back, and enjoy the game. PLAY BALL!

Most of the time we're told that God moves in mysterious ways. There is a grand plan but it is too complex for any one person to understand. Well, that has never sat comfortably with me and it is this feeling that "Field of Dreams" addresses. We watch spellbound as one act on the part of an Iowa Farmer, brings about positive changes in a great many lives. What at first seems a crazy act, blossoms into a miracle, as the full scope of the plan becomes apparent.This movie speaks to many parts of the human heart but the common theme is redemption. Most of us have regrets, some big, some small. But all we can usually do is dream about the world of "what if". When Ray Kinsella, (Costner), starts to hear voices, "what if" starts to become very real indeed. Psychiatrists would not hesitate to diagnose a farmer, who hears voices and then plows his corn crop under to build a baseball diamond, as schizoid. But Ray has more faith than most doctors, and his wife, Anni, supports him all the way.Despite the financial problems of the farm, Ray listens to the voice and takes off on a road trip. He aims to find Terrence Mann, (James Earl Jones), a famous writer from the 60's who has dropped out of the public eye. Interestingly, the voice never told him to do this. It tends to be very general about things, saying "If you build it, he will come" or "Go the distance". But Ray becomes adept at reading the signs and interpreting the specifics.As he travels across the country, Ray picks up partners. And in the end he manages to participate in several transformation which are much more remarkable than a cornfield turning into a ballpark. A burned-out writer gets an injection of passion. A small town doctor gets to play out a lost opportunity. A disgraced ball player is able to pick up the bat one more time. Ray is finally able to forgive and apologize to his father, and his family farm gets a new lease on life.It's true that "Field of Dreams" is a feel good film with a happy ending but it's more than the standard Hollywood treacle. Powerful themes are woven amongst some very real characters. Themes like faith, trust, perseverance, selflessness and hope. Of course it also says a lot about baseball, which is not surprising given that Kevin Costner is the star. You walk away from this movie believing in miracles and suspecting that God may know what he's doing after all, at least when he's not busy playing ball down in Iowa.

Bought this to watch with my 10 yr old son who is obsessed with baseball. I was worried he may find it too slow paced bit he absolutely loved it! It's so awesome reliving childhood memories with your own kids ! Hug your babies 💚

Excellent movie.