Synopsis
A down-on-his-luck bookie befriends an ex-girlfriend’s son and gets the bright idea to take bets on his youth league baseball games; only to realize he’s killed what’s pure about the sport as the games turn ugly when money is on the line.
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Cast
- Michael KellyJohn
- Jesse Ray ShepsBrian
- Pamela AdlonDebbie
- Isiah Whitlock Jr.Scotty
- Tom Everett ScottAdam
- Yeardley SmithBeaches
- Harris YulinBob
- Josh LucasMatt
- Barney FitzpatrickSteve
- Paul L. NolanMickey
Recommendations
- 70
Variety
Away from the baseball diamond, All Square effectively pivots to moments of surprisingly affecting drama. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Stands on its own as a small-scale enterprise which makes some telling points about much bigger issues relating to American society, sports and community ties. - 70
The New York Times
Hyams directs Timothy Brady’s script appropriately if not brilliantly (Hyams is also credited as a co-editor), but the movie’s main attraction, finally, is its cast. - 63
Movie Nation
I didn’t expect to like it, and Timothy Brady’s script never quite hits that “sleeper” sweet spot. But All Square rides its spot-on casting, sharply defined performances and beer-stained sense of place well past second base, if not all the way home. - 60
Los Angeles Times
A good supporting cast — including Isiah Whitlock Jr., Harris Yulin, Tom Everett Scott and Josh Lucas as a hindrance to John’s plans — gives Kelly much to play off, but the story is too rote to get worked up about any of the conflicts.
