Based on a true story, it follows JB Bernstein, a once-successful sports agent who now finds himself edged out by bigger, slicker competitors. He and his partner Aash are close to shutting their business down for good if JB doesn't come up with something fast.
Late one night, while watching cricket being played in India on TV, JB comes up with an idea so radical it just might work. Why not go to there and find the next baseball pitching sensation? Setting off for Mumbai with nothing but a gifted but cantankerous scout in tow, JB stages a televised, nationwide competition called "Million Dollar Arm" where 40,000 hopefuls compete before two 18-year-old finalists, Rinku and Dinesh emerge as winners. JB brings them back to the United States to train with legendary pitching coach Tom House.The goal: get the boys signed to a major league team. Not only is the game itself difficult to master, but life in the U.S. with a committed bachelor makes things even more complicated-for all of them.
I don't want to spoil the film for you guys if you do end up watching it but that is the basic story line.
In my view its a great watch and a little heart warming at times too - it shows the other side to a sports player/managers life other than the one thats broadcasted to millions of viewers.
I will let you know about other films I watch shortly, I seem to be going through a film craze! Love Ella X
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