‘Sugar’

A teenage pitching phenom from the Dominican Republic struggles to adjust to life in the United States.

Running time/rating: 2:00; R for language, some sexuality and brief drug use

What they’re saying: “ ‘Sugar’ gets the sports right, which will guarantee its appeal to baseball fans. But more important, it gets the soul right, which makes it a must-see for everyone. It’s a home run.” – Ann Hornaday, Washington Post