Field of Dreams finds itself on nearly every list ranking great sports movies, and always on lists of great baseball movies.
Kevin Costner followed up his great work in Bull Durham by starring in Field of Dreams as Ray Kinsella, a man who builds a baseball field on his farm that harbors the power of time travel, or being baseball heaven.
The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, showing how it is more than just a film for baseball fans.
The drama of ruined careers, possible financial ruin and a father-son relationship carry this movie and make it one that shows just how important the game of baseball can be to some, and how it can also be therapeutic.
Baseball is seen as just a game by some, but means much more to the characters in the film, including Costner’s character.
The film glorifies the game and makes any viewer want to go outside and toss the ball around.
The final scene of Kinsella playing catch with a younger version of his father is a legendary scene, with viewers suspending disbelief in order to enjoy the moment.
Field of Dreams is often considered the best baseball movie ever made, but a more recent baseball movie is able to challenge for that title.
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