Director Michael Ritchie and screenwriter Bill Lancaster (son of Burt Lancaster) aimed for a documentary-like authenticity.
The use of handheld cameras and local Los Angeles locations (like Mason Park in Chatsworth) gave the movie a raw, unpolished look. The Bad News Bears
It currently holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes , with critics praising its "honest, unforced humor." with critics praising its "honest
