Everybody Wants Some: Linklater's Feel-Good Baseball Flick

0:00On March 23rd, everybody wants some, stands out as a feel-good film from director Richard Link Ladder, released back in 2016. It acts as a spiritual follow-up to his earlier hit. Days then confused, set in 1980, over a few days before college starts. The story centers on Jake, a young baseball pitcher, played by Blake Jenner, who joins his new teammates in off-campus housing as they bond and chase. Ventures, the cast delivers spot-on chemistry thanks to three weeks of hanging out on Link Ladder's ranch before shooting. Standouts include Wyatt Russell, Tyler Hoklin, and an early breakout role for Glenn Powell as one of the teammates. These guys come off as confident jocks who quickly pull Jake into their world of pranks and camaraderie. Fans love how the movie keeps things light and positive, avoiding mean-spirited humor or forced drama. The teammates rib each other, but build one another up, hitting up country bars, discos, and theater parties while enjoying real connections with.

1:01Women, killer soundtrack from bands like Blondie and Devo amps up the fun vibe. Link Ladder shines with natural dialogue and small character moments that feel authentic, showing these athletes stepping out of their comfort zones. Without any big conflicts, it wraps with Jake smiling in his first class after a perfect night, leaving everyone in a great mood. Stream it now on Paramount Plus in the US, rent it digitally in the UK, or catch it on Amazon Prime in Australia, and see why it keeps drawing people. Back year after year.