Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino

Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino


Starring:Joe DiMaggio, Ben Mondor, Edward Cossette, Dave Henderson, Robert B. Parker, Calvin Schiraldi, Will McDonough, Joe Torre, Jerry Thornton, Robert W. Creamer, Tom Yawkey, Lenny Clarke, Dave Roberts (XII), Mariano Rivera, Ouisie Shapiro, Glenn Stout, Keith Foulke, Dave Kruh, Pokey Reese, Jorge Posada
Director: George Roy (II)
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino finds a happier use for bleak material earlier found in HBO's 2003 Curse of the Bambino. Where the latter told the seemingly endless saga of the Boston Red Sox's misfortunes since team owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1919, Reverse picks up the story to include Boston's stunning victory in the 2004 World Series. Many of the quotes and archival footage included in the original Curse are here, including anguished commentary from such Beantown enthusiasts as comics Denis Leary and Steven Wright, author Robert B. Parker, and former columnist Mike Barnicle. Painful recollections of the Yankees' perennial domination of the Red Sox, of countless screw-ups that snatched world championships from the team's hands for 86 years, and the redemptive story of Boston's 2004 comeback in a 3-0 series against the Yankees (and subsequent sweep of the Cardinals in the World Series) make this a uniquely moving (and funny) baseball documentary. --Tom Keogh
Description
In 1918 the Boston Red Sox won their fifth World Series, thanks in great part to a young pitching and hitting sensation from the slums of Baltimore, named George Herman Ruth, a.k.a. The Babe, or The Bambino. A year later, after not advancing to the playoffs, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold the Babe to the New York Yankees. In turn, the Bronx Bombers went on to win an incredible 26 World Series titles. Die-hard Red Sox fans who have lived their entire lives lamenting this trade have come to refer to it as the Curse of the Bambino. The Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino features new footage from the devastating '03 pennant loss, the highlights of the historic '04 playoff victories and the World Series sweep. In addition, this acclaimed documentary combines unforgettable archival footage with contemporary interviews that focus on the true Red Sox fans who have been dreaming of the day they could see the Curse put to rest, once and for all.
Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino
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 Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino
Starring: Joe DiMaggio , Dwight Evans , Edward Cossette , Calvin Schiraldi , and Jerry Thornton
Director: George Roy (II)
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0007939LQ
Release Date: 2005-03-29

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Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino finds a happier use for bleak material earlier found in HBO's 2003 Curse of the Bambino. Where the latter told the seemingly endless saga of the Boston Red Sox's misfortunes since team owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1919, Reverse picks up the story to include Boston's stunning victory in the 2004 World Series. Many of the quotes and archival footage included in the original Curse are here, including anguished commentary from such Beantown enthusiasts as comics Denis Leary and Steven Wright, author Robert B. Parker, and former columnist Mike Barnicle. Painful recollections of the Yankees' perennial domination of the Red Sox, of countless screw-ups that snatched world championships from the team's hands for 86 years, and the redemptive story of Boston's 2004 comeback in a 3-0 series against the Yankees (and subsequent sweep of the Cardinals in the World Series) make this a uniquely moving (and funny) baseball documentary. --Tom Keogh

Description

In 1918 the Boston Red Sox won their fifth World Series, thanks in great part to a young pitching and hitting sensation from the slums of Baltimore, named George Herman Ruth, a.k.a. The Babe, or The Bambino. A year later, after not advancing to the playoffs, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold the Babe to the New York Yankees. In turn, the Bronx Bombers went on to win an incredible 26 World Series titles. Die-hard Red Sox fans who have lived their entire lives lamenting this trade have come to refer to it as the Curse of the Bambino. The Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino features new footage from the devastating '03 pennant loss, the highlights of the historic '04 playoff victories and the World Series sweep. In addition, this acclaimed documentary combines unforgettable archival footage with contemporary interviews that focus on the true Red Sox fans who have been dreaming of the day they could see the Curse put to rest, once and for all.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 1 Of The BEST!.......2007-05-07

I live in Illinois so we have to put up with mainly CUB fans. However, there IS a Team that DID win a WS a few years ago named the WHITE SOX! 4 of my fave teams have gotten into the WS (DBACKS/RED SOX/WHITE SOX & CARDS). This docu is truthful/funny & Denis Leary's comments are right on! I've always been a BOSOX fan & was on edge watching the WS, especially when they were thisclose from being eliminated by the dreaded Yankees which we saw CHOKE! HA! HA! HA! It was a beautiful thing! I sure hope HBO will release the Wait Till Next Year with the CUBBUMS so we can see how pathetic they've been in '69 & beyond!

5 out of 5 stars One Of Our Fave Baseball Sagas!.......2007-04-15

My Hubby & I are avid MLB fans, especially the Bosox, White Sox/DBacks/Cards/Reds...Well, you get the idea! Anyway: When we 1st saw it on HBO, we were joyful/angry/laughing & crying. Denis Leary is a hoot!
Those die hard Red Sox fans waited so long & they deserve that! Our White Sox got their W.S., the Cards got theirs in '06 & the Dbacks in 2001.
We're waiting for HBO to release the (sorry) Cub Bums Documentary "Wait Till Next Year". We live near Chi. but love the South Siders. We're so tired of those "traditionalists" who have suffered. We'll see what they can do in 007. We won't hold our breath!

5 out of 5 stars Win This For..........2007-03-18

I watched this HBO special before 2004 when it was called Curse of the Bambino. The new version has to be seen from the beginning to experience again the total joy of 2004. There are some early moments almost too painful to see again: Yaz' knees buckling as he sees Dent's wind driven pop up get over the wall, Shiraldi's deer in the headlights expression on the mound during the 86 Series, Spaceman's release of the slow curve to Perez in 75.

But this is all redeemed by the most improbable events in sports history. This DVD makes you feel again how unlikely the Sox comeback was. As one person says, if it was a movie nobody would believe it.

There is one perfect segment in the film where each of the people interviewed chokes up when talking about the Sox victory and is momentarily unable to continue. Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and regular fans are all effected the same way. 2004 was an emotionally overwhelming experience and this DVD brings it back again.

The last segment with Sox fans celebrating the win with departed relatives at gravesites captures the true depth of Red Sox Nation feeling but can be difficult to watch.

This is a great DVD to view with your kids. Mine slowly gravitated to the screen as I watched and were riveted. By the end, I think they understood their "crazy Red Sox fan father" a little better.

5 out of 5 stars A Must Own for Any Red Sox Fan!.......2007-01-12

This is a great recap of that magical 2004 Red Sox season. The reflections of the fans in the video allows the viewer to relive the agony, and the ecstasy of Red Sox baseball over the last century. I was especially moved by the strong emotions that people still had as they recalled the moment the Red Sox won the Series. Even now, I get goosebumps. For all loyal Red Sox fans out there, buy this video! You will not be disappointed. Red Sox. Forever.

5 out of 5 stars Reverse the Curse of the Bambino.......2007-01-12

You must be a baseball fan and especially a Boston Red Sox fan. This DVD is so funny and true. My whole family loved it except for one Yankee fan and he has his own curses to deal with. Loved it.

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