I saw this movie as part of an Anthropology curriculum. We were learning about the differences in Egocentric and Sociocentric personalities, as well as culture shock. Let me just say that for this purpose, this movie is gold. Platinum even, maybe. But as a recreational film, this movie is just average. I didn't enjoy it very much, despite it's educational aspects. Though it was funny at points, this was not enough to outweigh the negatives. Plus, it provides a view of the Japanese that is very Americanized, and almost somewhat inaccurate. The final verdict? I believe that Mr. Baseball is a movie that should be used for educational purposes unless you just happen to be a fanatic about both baseball and Japanese culture.
Review of Mr. Baseball
