I really liked Redford. Yes, he and I had different beliefs on a number of issues. There's no denying that. But unlike a lot of "celebrities" these days Robert Redford never used his star power to shove his opinions down the throats of anyone. He understood that he was an actor, that he was there to play a part in a movie. He was above such things as making his personal politics a factor in his professional career.
The man was an amazing actor. And a very good director. Some of my favorite movies that he was in are The Sting, Sneakers, and The Natural.
Indeed, The Natural is the first Robert Redford movie that I ever saw. We watched it at a birthday sleepover at a friend's house when I was in fifth grade. I thought it was an amazing film.
So in honor of Robert Redford, his life and his career, here is the magnificent scene toward the end of The Natural, where Roy Hobbs hits one last home run.
