Off the Black

...a good-natured, bittersweet tale about Nolte's relationship with a pitcher humiliated by his umpiring decision, who is caught in the act of vandalising his home.

Undoubtedly, it will be adequate for some viewers.

Nick Nolte delivers an unexpectedly moving turn in Off the Black...

The story puts an interesting twist on a vintage screwball trope that still crops up in movies (...) Someone convinces an attractive stranger to pose as his/her significant other for an upcoming event then falls for him/her for real.

Small observations about life simmer to the surface, and nobody bonks anyone else over the head with any huge revelations. That means it's basically science-fiction.