Film Review – Trouble with the Curve

It’s rare to see an actor act their age these days, yet Clint Eastwood
always seems determined to play above his years, recently drawn to
cranky, senile characters, last seen on screen in 2008’s ode to senior
might and lawn protection, “Gran Torino.” “Trouble with the Curve”
introduces an even creakier side to Eastwood, playing an aging man
facing the end of his career and his sight, while dealing with the
normal irritations and blockages of old age. It’s not a comfortable
watch, yet Eastwood has that irascible charm that keeps a sense of humor
swirling around dark developments. The movie is lucky to have him and
co-star Amy Adams, who both bring a fresh sense of life to an otherwise
hokey, stale screenplay. To bring baseball terms into the review, the
pair consistently hit home runs while the feature itself only manages
the occasional ground rule double. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com