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Regardless of how many times I’ve seen it (and it’s been a lot of times), that last shot as the camera pulls away *always* gets to me. Such an incredible movie.

Every. Time.

The way John Kinsella's voice breaks when he says, "I'd like that"....just as the music swells...and all you can hear is "Ease his pain" in your head... Tears. More tears. Turning to choking sobs. Every. Single. Time.

I read the source book some years later (Shoelees Joe by W.P.Kinsella). All going fine until “What did I see, Ray?” And I was a mess, instantly.

For me it's James Earl Jones' speech.

Fun fact: Costner was mortified at first by that line because he said “play catch” like everyone outside of NYC and thought people would think he’s an idiot saying “have a catch”.

What I wouldn't give to spend a day with my father. A man I loved and hated but mostly misunderstood.