Hobbs, he swings...oh my!

The Natural is a great Redford film yet remains largely undiscoverd in the UK. In it, he assumes the role of baseball player Roy Hobbs, who has a 'natural' gift for the game and seems set to become the next Babe Ruth. However, Hobbs' career is mysteriously cut short at an early age.

The story takes hold when Hobbs returns to his beloved sport and transforms the fortunes of the New York Knights. From there on in, it's tension, intrigue, romance, home runs and plenty of those scenes that send a tingling down your spine - thanks largely to the excellent soundtrack.

There's a big American 'feel-good factor' to this film but it gets away with it. Well worth a watch whether you're a baseball fan or not!