Another Neil Simon odd couple: an aspiring rock-and-roll singer and an Atlanta Braves power-hitter. The latter, with the support and inspiration of the former, is closing in on Roger Maris's single-season home-run record (Babe Ruth doesn't get a mention, much less the National League and right-handed record holder, Hack Wilson). But the former, not cut out to be a bleacher wife, wants to get on with her career: "Some days I feel like I want a hit of my own." Between all the baseball and all the rock-and-roll, Simon must dispense his patented repartee on the run, and a little short of breath (as well as of inspiration). Michael O'Keefe brings a believable bravado, if not believable biceps, to the role of the ballplayer; but Rebecca De Mornay plays the rock-and-roller like someone all dressed up for the prom but fretful that her date might show up late and without the corsage. Directed by Hal Ashby. (1985) — Duncan Shepherd
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