What If The Voice Calls While You're Gone? | Field of Dreams

I am reviewing/reacting to Field of Dreams for the first time!
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[@jayjayjames2332]

Finally a reactor who left a lot of Terrence Mann's baseball monologue in. It's the best.

[@windsorkid7069]

Costner has said many times that this isn't a baseball movie. It's about mending relationships and he used baseball as a vehicle to tell the story. It's one of my all time favorite movies, and it touches just about every man's heart, mine included, no matter how many times I've seen it.

[@vaikkajoku]

Yup. The ending gets me every time.

[@peteg475]

I always say the movie is about dreams and the regrets of missed opportunities. Many movies are about those things. Some of the best ones.

[@bobkupi9905]

I live in Wisconsin, about a 2-hour drive to the "Field of Dreams" set. The actual field is still there, and I sat in those bleachers and watched a high school baseball team play a game there. It's a big tourist attraction now. When I went there about 5 years ago it was $20 to sit in the bleachers. Major League Baseball built another field (to professional specifications) on the farm next to the movie set. The New York Yankees played a game there about 2018. The game was broadcast on national TV. Also, all the baseball players names mentioned in the movie were real professional players. The scandal about throwing the 1919 world series was a real thing that happened, and "Shoeless Joe Jackson" was really banned from baseball. 1 more fun fact: In Chisholm, Minnesota, there's a sign when you drive into town that says, "Home of Archibald "Moonlight" Graham".

[@ScreenMaureen]

That would feel so amazing sitting in the bleachers! 😎 I read a bit on the scandal after the movie. It seemed the owner wasn't very nice. I feel bad for Shoeless Joe Jackson.

[@dutchkreutzer6909]

I am a 59 year old biker/welder/combat vet who grew up on a ranch in the crappy part of Montana. I guess you could say that I'm kind of a tuff guy. But I ain't too proud to admit that this reaction got me to tear up a little. I just appreciate it when someone has the same reaction I did, the first time I saw this film. Keep em coming

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you for watching and crying with me! Lol 🤗

[@mregobuster]

This movie always hits me hard. My dad was a baseball pitcher. He reached his dream of being drafted by the Kansas City Royals. But then he blew his shoulder out and they had to cut him. He saw potential in me not as a pitcher but a shortstop. I was above average, but I lacked the conviction. I'm only 5'6 so that's a handicap right there. He pushed, and pushed. But, like Ray it got to feel like a chore. I liked it but I didn't love it. The difference is he finally understood my desire to not play anymore. He died young, at 52. This movie, always brings back so many memories. And the final scene always breaks me down. I wish I could have a simple catch with him again.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thanks for sharing your touching story. You will be able to play catch again with your dad! 🤗

[@ctidd]

The story I love most about this movie is that the townsfolk that Ray interviews about Moonlight Graham are not actors. They knew him. They drove down to Iowa from Minnesota to be filmed and to relay real life stories.

[@matthewlabban3883]

If I’d only been a doctor for five minutes, now that would have been a tragedy. I love that line.

[@ericbedenbaugh7085]

The story of "Moonlight "Graham is a true story.

[@gk5891]

"Sometimes life's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers" - Pat Alger

[@faithshade1430]

I also love Burt Lancaster’s reaction when Joe tells him he was good. Gets me every time.

[@ravenzyblack]

@@faithshade1430- It was his last film as an actor.

[@BigGator5]

"If you build it, he will come." Fun Fact: Although his character delivers the movie's signature speech praising baseball, in real life, James Earl Jones hates baseball. Despite this, he would play another baseball enthusiast four years later in The Sandlot (1993). Location Location Fact: After the filming was completed, the family that owned the farm kept the field and added a small hut with inexpensive souvenirs for sale. Visitors are (as far as I know) free to come to the field and play baseball as they please between April and November. Baseball Camp Fact: Ray Liotta had no baseball experience and batted right-handed, although "Shoeless" Joe Jackson was a lefty. Phil Alden Robinson allowed Liotta to bat with his right, but still put him through several weeks of extensive training with University of Southern California baseball coach and former Brooklyn Dodger Rod Dedeaux in order to be convincing as one of the sport's greatest hitters. Liotta eventually developed a good swing. The scene where he hits a line-drive straight back at Kevin Costner actually happened. Costner's fall on the mound was real, and although it was a surprise, he stayed in character.

[@bkboy2384]

This movie is perfect....knew it from first time I saw it....few movies allow us to touch movie magic....that's perfect for every age....this is one of them

[@endoraismygma]

Truly one of the most touching films ever made. Superb acting and writing, the musical score, life lessons etc. I enjoyed watching your reaction so much ❤

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! I so agree with you! ❤️

[@michaelstach5744]

The movie with Jimmy Stewart is “Harvey.” If you have never seen it it needs to move way up on your list.

[@williambranch4283]

My mother's father was almost recruited by the Yankees. He turned them down. A movie about audition and vision aka clairvoyance. I look forward to playing catch with my father again ;-)

[@bradhamilton8542]

When ppl say, "It's a baseball movie." I just grin. So much more than a baseball movie.

[@ScreenMaureen]

It is! 😊

[@artbagley1406]

You're exactly right, Maureen! YA GOTTA BELIEVE!!! After watching about 30 reactions to "FoD," you're the most astute commenter to connect RAY'S VERSION OF HEAVEN with his GLANCE AT HIS HOME WITH DAUGHTER AND WIFE ON THE PORCH with the golden sunset lighting the scene -- BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! It was such a touching story! 🤗

[@parsifal40002]

It's a shame most young people don't understand this movie. I miss my dad. We never got to play catch because my parents owned a business and he had to work to keep it going. He loved his family. This is a great movie.

[@Lepidopray]

The movie is based on the book "Shoeless Joe", where the Mann character was originally based on J.D. Salinger who wrote "The Catcher in the Rye". When it came to the movie, Salinger threatened to sue if they used his name. That's how they wound up with the golden voice of James Earl Jones. Funny how these things work out sometimes. Also, this was Burt Lancaster's last film, which makes his last scene in the movie more poignant in retrospect.

[@djgrant8761]

I love watching Burt Lancaster in “From Here to Eternity” “Elmer Gantry” “Gunfire at O.K. Corral” and “Jim Thorpe - All American”

[@christopheryochum3602]

Maureen! Nice reaction! Just wanted to let you know what made the movie even more impactful. The team being banned from baseball was a true story. Shoeless Joe Jackson had the third-highest batting average (how many times you get a hit divided by how many times you get to bat) in major-league baseball. No. 1 was Ty Cobb and no. 2 was Rogers Hornsby. No.3 was Joe Jackson. Also, you might think the story about Archibald Graham was something thrown in to make the movie more interesting. Well, it did, but Archibald Graham was real. He played only one game, but never got to bat.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you Christopher! Love that this amazing movie was based off true events! 😊

[@distemic]

The movie site is still there. Family made a trip there for a reunion in 92. I got to play catch with my dad on the field. The farm you can see in the distance past the corn was owned by my dads cousin at the time the movie was filmed and it’s still in the family. The white sox scandal is a true story. If so inclined there’s a movie called eight men out that tells that story

[@ScreenMaureen]

That must have been a special experience with your dad! I love it when movies are based on true events! 😊

[@pjbarney9580]

this movie is sheer unadulterated MAGIC!!! top 10 sports movies. top 5 Kevin Costner's movies. one of 9 movies that is guaranteed tears no matter how many times I watch it!

[@ScreenMaureen]

So magical! And it wasn't just about baseball! 🤗

[@romeroflores7576]

🌌⚾Field of Dreams is listed as #7 in the all-time best baseball movies ever. A movie about lost dreams, regrets, and sentimentality for the past. I think the ending resolves generational issues and helps older generations move past their dreams of the past. It's a kind of movie Frank Capra might have directed, and James Stewart might have starred in...A movie about "Dreams"🌌 ⚾ I always look forward to watching your posted movie reactions! Thank you for all you do Maureen! 🙂

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thanks Romero! I didn't know there were so many baseball movies! Lol It was so touching. Always enjoy your comments! 🤗

[@kennethmccullah4905]

One of the earliest memories I have is playing catch with my dad in my grandparents back yard. Baseball was always my sport growing up and I always went to Cincinnati Reds games with him as a kid. We would often go out in the yard after dinner and have a catch. Its sad but there is a time when you play catch with your father for the very last time and neither of you are aware at the time. As I became a teenager I just never seemed to so it anymore, I never refused or anything, I was just busy with my friends I suppose. My father and I had a great relationship, he raised me as a single parent and was the best father I could ever have hoped for. I remember liking this movie a lot as a kid because it was a "baseball" themed movie but as I became an adult I saw the deeper themes. I rarely cry at movies but as an adult this movie always pulled some tears from me. My father passed away in August of 2022 and when I see this now I turn into a baby and cry hard. I think anyone just as I would, would give anything to do that one special thing with your father one last time. I think about him everyday.

[@ScreenMaureen]

🤗

[@BobMartinsback]

Lovely reaction to a moving film, great performances all round, but a special mention for Burt Lancaster in his final film role, the epitome of screen presence.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! I don't think I have ever seen a Burt Lancaster film but he was so great in this movie!

[@mgwilliams1000]

Great choice, it was fun watching this with you. One reactor to this film was sobbing at the end saying, "Now you're going to have to plow up more corn for parking".

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you mgwilliams! Lol! That's so true! They can pop the corn they plow and make even more money as well! 😂

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction Maureen like always, I really like this movie, There are some fun facts about this movie, its based on W.P. Kinsella’s novel “Shoeless Joe,” and initially shared the same name, the final title is much closer to Kinsella’s preferred name for the book. His novel was nearly titled “Dreamfield.” Following Ray Kinsella's lead, the baseball-obsessed Costner has even built his own field, too. He has one located on his ranch in Aspen, Colo., and it comes complete with stadium lights, a pitching machine and a sound system. If you've got $250,000 laying around, you can even rent the property for the week. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were extras in Field of Dreams. Damon was 17 years old and Affleck turned 16 during the summer of 1988, when the film shot on location for the scenes in Fenway Park. More than a decade later Affleck would star in Robinson's The Sum of All Fears; on the first day of shooting, he reportedly told Robinson: "Nice working with you again." And this was Burt Lancaster's last film to play in theaters. Keep up the good work.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you Marco! 🤗 So interesting! Can you see Matt and Ben in the film?

[@michaeljacyna1973]

Your reaction was as sweet as this movie. Gets me every time. Great job

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thanks Michael! 🤗

[@Vlasko60]

The voice is said by to be Amy Madigan's (Annie) husband, Ed Harris.

[@dianeritthaler7792]

This movie makes Grown men cry They actually play ball on this field.

[@adampare8088]

If someone offered me a million dollars not to cry at end of it...I'd lose that bet every time

[@ericpohlmeyer4116]

Amazing reaction! you are such a beautiful human being! Thank you so much!

[@elmarkothegreat]

Beautiful Reaction to one of my Favorite movies i cried with you Baseball has always been a Magical sport i always loved to play i had to retired last year my knees are bad but always imagine playing with my Dad who i miss so much totally enjoyed your reaction

[@maggieellis2303]

Your reaction was so wonderful to see. This is really an amazing movie. I thoroughly enjoyed feeling it for the first time all over again through your eyes. Thank you!! Much love ❤️

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you for watching with me Maggie! 🤗❤️

[@TheFilmsPodcast]

I seem to recall I was one of the folks that recommended this a month or so ago, and I'm glad I did. I could binge-watch your reactions all day. Did you know Tom Hanks was originally planned for the Costner role and Jimmy Stewart was originally casted for the "Dr. Graham" role.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 🤗 I don't think they could have gone wrong with either of those choices!

[@TheGrandprizerocks]

I so much enjoyed your reaction. It was so authentic. It’s always a joy to find someone who was touched by this movie the way I was when I watch it. Thank you

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@francisalbert1799]

Great reaction ! If you want to know more about the White Sox Scandal watch the movie Eight Men Out (1988)

[@joer8432]

You did a beautiful job dear. Loved your reaction.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@prescottlange]

Hoosiers is another great choice...if you haven't seen it already, that is.

[@stt5v2002]

I have seen this movie many times and watched many many reactions. I don’t know why, but the part where Terrence’s father is looking for him and Terrence wants to call but doesn’t know what to say to him never clicked until this one. Sometimes the editing of these reactions allows me to see one line or scene in a different way. Obviously that brief scene was a combined insight / foreshadowing. Maybe everyone else saw that immediately, but for whatever reason I didn’t. Thanks!

[@ScreenMaureen]

You're welcome! 🤗

[@195511SM]

A few years ago FOX & major League Baseball held a REAL game there. The field still exists. The players actually emerged from the cornfield.

[@croccifixio1977]

Yes. Here is the link of that game and the Kevin Costner’s beautiful speech kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPQi2SFr8Shisk

[@Nategreat923]

Glad to see you post, I needed a pick-me-up today. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Aww Thank you for spending time with me on the channel Nate! 🤗

[@mannygee005]

wow loved the reaction. I'm glad that you watched this touching film. I feel that when in the rain the headlights of the van came around and Terence was suddenly there on the street that's when he split into two. The real one went home and passed away and the one on the street was him as a ghost. Time kind of slides around a little bit in the story and so I think he was in two places for a short time. That's why only Terence was allowed or invited into the corn field later. I think him wanting to write again and events that happened here eased his pain. That's just my own theory for fun, and because I've seen it many times I start getting choked up early on... 😊

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you so much! I was pleasantly surprised at how this movie had such a touching story! 🤗❤️

[@mannygee005]

@@ScreenMaureen I still see new things even after seeing it many times. The pieces just fit so well together. Here's a story - in the end they didn't have extras and so they called out to the town folks, they came in droves. All of the cars lined up at night are locals in their own cars.

[@kenmo2561]

If you are ever in Iowa, go visit the "Field" its still there

[@ScreenMaureen]

It sure looks like a beautiful state to visit! It would be amazing to see it! 😊

[@philCTO]

I love when reactors go in with nothing...."I think this a baseball movie" :) Great reaction.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@frankielambardo9268]

Absolutely loved watching you reviewing it.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you Frankie! 🤗

[@PT62]

I stumbled upon your reaction when it appeared on my KZbin Home Page. I really like to watch reactions to this movie and watched yours, it's one of my favorites (both the movie and your reaction) and I'm a new subscriber. You're right, you don't have to be a sports fan or even know much about this sport to enjoy it. I'd like to recommend a few other sports "based on true events" related movies for you to react to: "Rudy" and "Remember the Titans" , both football movies, and "Coach Carter" a basketball movie. I have looked through the list of videos that you have reacted to and will definitely be watching some of those. Looking forward to watching more of your reactions.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Welcome to the channel PT62! Thank you for your kind words and I hope that you enjoy the movies and reactions! 🤗❤️

[@christopherbako]

I always loved the smell of the grass. And that crunching sound while rounding the bases. 😊

[@johnnyleesteele]

@christopherbako This movie reminds me of how much we love the good things on this earth. I believe that our creator will not let his original purpose for the earth be destroyed because of what the first human couple did. If you rent a house and the renters do not take care of the house, you kick them out and have someone move in that will respect the home. That is why it states that our Creator will destroy those ruining the earth. And also replace all human Governments with his Government Revelation 11:18 Daniel 2:44 Psalms 37:29 Matthew 5: 28, 29

[@tommiller4895]

This was Burt Lancaster's final film. What a great last performance as Doc Graham. The Farm and Baseball field still exist to this day and are a major tourist attraction in Iowa. Amatuer Baseball teams come from all over the Country to play there. The question many viewers ask is "Was James Earl Jones's character Terrence Mann dead and thats why he could enter the cornfield?" His Son reported him missing for several days and it never shows him calling his Son to tell hom that he is OK This movie aleways makes me tear up.

[@dizzynikki5912]

Great Reaction.. Glad you enjoyed it..

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 😊

[@williamcochrane6255]

Enjoyed your reaction Going to check out more of your reactions

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you for spending your time on my channel williamcochrane! Enjoy! 🤗

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

Realy great reaction I feel you have a good and pure heart. God bless you.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@brandonelkin3166]

This movi always makes me cry having played baseball for almost 25 years up to college level it hits home with me when Shoeless Joe says the smell of the ball park the grass so many things bring back memories those were the good ole days, when your young u can't wait to grow up but when your old u wanna go back to being a kid sad

[@ScreenMaureen]

We always remember the good from the past. I guess that is why they say romanticizing the past. I am not sure if I would want to start over. 🤣

[@jennywren7822]

OLD FRIENDS by Simon and Garfunkel. There's a verse BOOKENDS sung at the end. Time it was, oh what a time it was, it was. A time of innocence a time of confidences. Long ago, it must be, l have a photograph. Preserve your memories they're all thats left you....

[@SonOfAldabarran]

Any man who doesn't choke up at the end is a liar or a psychopath!

[@aranerem5569]

Hello, nice to see you

[@darrenhalliday5133]

if you aren't crying your eyes out at the end , your not human

[@laurathornton1456]

My favorite "ugly cry" movies!

[@ScreenMaureen]

One of mine now too! 😭

[@javawsey]

💯, you gotta believe

[@j-roc8894]

I have easily seen this movie over 100 times in my life....know it word for word but not once did I notice when you said about Terance Manns speach ..his words are beautiful, because he's an amazing writer" after you said that, i started to tear up! What a wonderful perspective you put on this film darlin, god bless you! You're too sweet! Xo

[@ScreenMaureen]

Aww Thank you J-roc! 🤗

[@mixtec53]

Great reaction 💯

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you!! 😊

[@marvffin1677]

I suggest watching everything everywhere all at once. I cried a lot in the movie and it changed the way I view life. Id say it’s sadder than forest gump, the whale, titanic, and alot more mixed. If you mixed those movies they don’t compare to everything everywhere all at once

[@asdfasdf7199]

very random comment on a field of dreams reaction

[@longfootbuddy]

im not much into baseball either, but like he says, its one of those things that people look back on and have good memories, or even if you just look at an old photo of people at a baseball game 100 years ago, you can feel something that reminds you of something good, or feel a connection to people and times that are long gone... or are they? maybe they just seem to be gone to us that are still living

[@ScreenMaureen]

Interesting thought. 🤔

[@Soundhypno]

Brilliant reaction Maureen💓💓💓💓💯

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@that.ll_do_pig]

Great reaction, as always. ❤

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you 🤗

[@paulhorgan6152]

Another lovely sporting film is a a film starring the late Sir Sean Connery, finding Forrester, if you haven't seen it already I think you would enjoy it . Great reaction 😊❤🇬🇧

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thanks for the recommendation and for watching this amazing movie with me Paul! 🤗

[@johnwdaley4727]

Phenomenal, l miss Burt!

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 😊

[@PatrickPrejusa]

WONDERFUL REACTION

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you Patrick! 🤗

[@danielbrooks5585]

you should watch Arrival starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.

[@ScreenMaureen]

I didn't even know Amy did a space movie. I need to watch it. 😂

[@traceydowler9207]

Life if dreams ❤ believe

[@0rangedrink]

You make great content! I'd love to see a reaction to Schindler's List if you're up for it.

[@ScreenMaureen]

I have been asked before but my husband saw the run time and winced. lol

[@vincentguccione1474]

Great reaction and insight

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you Vincent! 🤗

[@toastnjam7384]

Enjoyed your reaction. There's a theory that Terence Mann is dead.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you! 😊 Oh, I like that theory! Interesting!

[@clintonwalsh788]

Kevin Costner has 3 baseball movies. Id like to see you react to For Love of the Game. Thanks

[@dr.y3507]

Beautiful...thank you...😌

[@ogitherat1]

I think you have to have a childlike heart in order to see the spirits.

[@ellenmarch3095]

I swear I thought this was Laura Dern 1st, 2nd, and 3rd take.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Lol I've had this comment quite a few times now! 😊

[@TheFilmsPodcast]

Ever thought about covering "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence"? It's an underrated Spielberg movie that came out in 2001. Judging by your other reactions (which I've proudly binge watched), I think you'd really like it.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you for continuing to watch me 🤗 So many movies I don't even know what to watch anymore 😂

[@TheFilmsPodcast]

I totally understand. I do a horror movie podcast and I try to watch as many of the horror films from the current year. As hard as I try, I'm never able to watch them all.

[@epoh8698]

Its not my fault why you didnt catch ball with your dad .lol

[@ScreenMaureen]

The way he said it! 🤣

[@kimmomaki]

it's a wonderful fantasy to think a wife would ever be so supportive, but a woman will never take her thoughts off the money.

[@chriscarruth3535]

Wanna see grown men cry 😢

[@dragonage2112]

The speech that James Earl Jones gives about baseball is my favorite part in this movie outside of the ending. I was never a big baseball fan but his speech touches me deeply this movie makes me ball my eyes out every single time I watch it. I saw it in the theater when it came out and it's the only movie that made me cry in a movie theater. I don't have any family left but I really miss my parents they were all I ever really had and I am 64 now. Very good reaction Maureen you seem very kind and sincere thank you for watching this.😂👍✌

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you William! 🤗

[@loutiscrive]

Uno dei film piu' belli di sempre, per me :) Grazie Maureen :)

[@ScreenMaureen]

Prego!

[@ralphwillis1126]

Loved your reaction. I will watch more.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Thank you!