A sportswriter is contacted by baseball great Ty Cobb to write his life story. During the time he spends with Cobb, the writer discovers the dark and scandalous truth behind the legend. Stars Tommy Lee Jones.
When sports writer Al Stump attempts to write a biography of legendary Detroit Tiger Tyrus Raymond Cobb, Stump discovers that baseball's first Hall of Famer's an egotistical and abusive bigot. While the aging Cobb drags Stump from bar to bar, Stump must determine whether or not to publicize the ugly truth about a great American hero.
When sports writer Al Stump (Robert Wuhl) attempts to write a biography of legendary Detroit Tiger Tyrus Raymond Cobb (Tommy Lee Jones), Stump discovers that baseball's first Hall of Famer's an egotistical and abusive bigot. While the aging Cobb drags Stump from bar to bar, Stump must determine whether or not to publicize the ugly truth about a great American hero.
Color by Technicolor; shot with anamorphic lenses.
Rated BBFC 18 by the British Board of Film Classification.
Cobb Reviews:
"...Played with bruising intensity and raucous wit by Tommy Lee Jones..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"...COBB unfolds rambunctiously....[Watching Jones is a] frankly captivating experience..."-- Janet Maslin, New York Times
"...As a contemplation of fame and false gods, it's a strong, fair shot..." -- Rating: B+
-- Michael Sauter, Entertainment Weekly
"...Tommy Lee Jones nails the type down forever. Only an actor with precise comic timing could measure out such tragic moments....Wuhl is equally excellent..."
-- Leslie Felperin, Sight and Sound
Cobb "nuff said" Ty Cobb one of the best baseball players of all time, yes he hates you he hates everyone !!!
Jones was at his best in this one. 5 out of 5 stars, Ty Cobb !!! Submitted by Terry (Talala, Ok) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
WOW I'm a big fan of Tommy Lee Jones and when I saw that he was playing Ty Cobb I was bit bit stand-offish.
But...Oh my God...he attacked this role.
The entire cast was perfect.
This is not really a sports movie.
It's about a man who wound up in the spotlight doing what he loves.
It's about his imperfections and his perfections.
Thank you Cd Universe for having this...I couldn't find it anywhere else!!!
Submitted by mrkstevens2000 (Sedona, Az.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Sports Fans only Sports fans will like it. My husband gave it 3 stars, his brother gave it 4 stars. I got up to do the dishes after about 5 minutes. Enough said. Submitted by vskaggs (Willow Park, TX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Tommy Lee Jones should've gotten an Oscar Tommy Lee Jones carries this movie from start to finish. This is a great sports movie, but if he wasn't in it it would've stunk. Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Cobb Tommy Lee Jones does a good job in this movie. Its a sport movie about baseball. But it has plenty of ups & downs through the movie. Submitted by Lee (Alabama) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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