Too much cheese that doesn't manage to be funny enough, try Cromartie High School instead of this one. I bet the manga is way better.
Atsushi Ito, Hideo Sakaki, Shinji Tanikado
Seiko High is determined to make it to the top of the baseball competition this year, but there is a problem. With Gedo High being their first oponent, the coach realises there is no chance of them le...( read more
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May 30, 2008
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May 26, 2008
The Japanese do love their baseball... and their violence... and being fucked up. But I love those silly bastards
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November 18, 2007
Only for fans of Troma films and bad anime. It had a few inspired moments but its too dumb for its own good.
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December 23, 2007
Funny in parts, but hampered by lack of cohesive script and low budget. Does have much in the way of deliberate camp humor.
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September 11, 2009
A zany comedy-horror-musical about a demonic high school baseball team that is legally allowed to kill on the field. The principal of a rival school decides to forfeit the season rather than facing these maniacs, but changes his mind when he spies an amazingly talented transfer s...( read more)
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October 21, 2008
You may make comparisons between Battlefield Baseball and Stephen Chow's films, but really, the difference is remarkable. Stephen Chow uses lots of CGI to bring cartoony Bugs Bunny-eque moments into the real world, whereas Battlefield Baseball resorts to piss-poor do-it-y...( read more)
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September 13, 2008
need way more gore and violence. should be funnier too. I was a little let down but glad I watched it.
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April 13, 2008
This is simultaniously one of the best and worst movies I have ever seen. Ridiculousness to the extreme, this is great fun with your friends. I would highly recommend liking anime or manga as a pre-requisite to watching this movie.
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