Movie Review: ****Trouble with the Curve (2012)

****Trouble With the Curve  Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams portray a father and daughter combo which is very fascinating.  Mickey (Adams) has grown  up around baseball, as her father, Gus, is a scout.  However at a young age Gus sent her away, and Mickey has struggled with the rejection.  This year Mickey goes on a scouting trip with him because of his failing health.  On the road the run into a player previously scouted by Gus, Johnny (Justin Timberlake) with whom Gus rekindles his friendship and Mickey starts a relationship.  They are scouting a player who is a great high school player.  However, a good batting average with lots of homeruns is not always what it seems.  Mickey meanwhile scouts out a prospective pitcher on their trips.  John Goodman portrays Gus’ boss.