About Fever Pitch

Fever Pitch, released in 2005, is a romantic comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly. This film, based on Nick Hornby's best-selling memoir, is a humorous and touching account of a man who understood the statistics of baseball but couldn't understand the logic of love.

Plot and Summary

The story revolves around Ben Wrightman (Jimmy Fallon), a devoted Boston Red Sox fan and school teacher who meets Lindsay Meeks (Drew Barrymore), a successful workaholic woman. Their relationship runs smoothly until baseball season starts and Lindsay realizes she isin a battle with Ben's first true love, the Boston Red Sox. The film humorously depicts how this couple navigates their clashing priorities and commitments.

Making / Production

Fever Pitch was directed by the Farrelly brothers and the screenplay was written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel. The movie was filmed in Boston and Toronto. They had exclusive access to shoot scenes at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.

Actors

• Jimmy Fallon as Ben Wrightman – A fanatic Red Sox fan and one of the lead characters. Fallon portrays his character with the right balance of humour and genuineness.
• Drew Barrymore as Lindsay Meeks – A workaholic businesswoman, who strives to cope with her boyfriend’s baseball obsession. Barrymore brings charm and warm appeal to her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Farrelly brothers extensively used real footage from the Boston Red Sox’s 2004 season in the movie.
• The film was well-timed with the Boston Red Sox winning the World Series after an 86-year drought.

Quotes

• "You love the Sox. But have they ever loved you back?" – Lindsay Meeks
• "I like being part of something that's bigger than me, than I. It's good for your soul to invest in something you can't control." – Ben Wrightman

Music and Soundtrack

• "The Best of Times" by Perry Farrell
• "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond, a staple song played at Boston Red Sox home games.