Synopsis
Bobby Stano had everything going for him. Fresh out of high school, he was signed to the majors, had a beautiful girlfriend, everything was looking up. That is, until he and his friends get into a fight with a neighboring gang. The confrontation results in an accidental fatality and quickly changes Bobby's life forever. He's found guilty of murder and locked in prison for the next thirteen years. When Bobby is released, he's faced with a vilified reputation, a relationship to rekindle and a new life to find.
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Cast
- Joe ManganielloSonny Stano
- Sofía VergaraAngela Ramirez
- Denis O'HareOfficer Lonergan
- Michael RispoliCoach Hannis
- Vincent PastoreCosmo
- James MadioJoey Cosenza
- Robbie DeRaffeleTracers Outfielder
- Michael MaizeTommy
- Yancey AriasBilly
- Ron MaestriBaseball Fan
Recommendations
- 75
RogerEbert.com
We can almost see their relief as they take on understated roles in Bottom of the 9th, produced by Manganiello, giving them a chance to show their ability to carry off subtle, heartfelt drama. The film also benefits from their genuine chemistry and their trust in one another as they play a one-time couple trying to figure out if they can start over. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
The director's sense of place counts for a lot here, and a sympathetic lead performance will have most who catch the film rooting for this underdog. - 70
The New York Times
The result is pleasing — a stadium snow cone, palatable despite being sweetened with corn syrup. - 70
Variety
Director Raymond De Felitta steps back up to the plate with Bottom of the 9th, another dramatically solid and emotionally satisfying drama that pivots on a long-shot attempt to fulfill long-delayed dreams. - 50
Los Angeles Times
Though it takes far too long to kick into gear, Bottom of the 9th does improve as it goes along, becoming less self-serious in its second half. But the upswing can’t vindicate the rest of the film; it may be about redemption, but it’s too little, too late for the movie itself. - 38
Slant Magazine
Raymond De Felitta’s film offers a sampler course of formulas, which creates a strangely unfulfilling tension. - 38
Movie Nation
Husband and wife Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara star in Bottom of the Ninth, a “second chance” romance that get swallowed by the generic and generally dull baseball story it’s wrapped in.
