Critics herald the baseball flick as ‘the prime Brad Pitt movie.’ By Kara Warner Brad Pitt in “Moneyball” Photo: Columbia TriStar On paper, “Moneyball” is a movie that sells itself. It’s based on a best-selling book about our national pastime, the screenplay for which was adapted by Oscar winners Aaron Sorkin and Steve Zaillian, and it stars Brad Pitt, in all his handsome, charming splendor, as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane. Throw in a killer supporting cast that includes Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman and several real-life ball players, and you’ve got the makings of a hit. With a 94 percent certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes , “Moneyball” seems to be a solid winner with critics. So take an early seventh-inning stretch and settle in for some sports clich
