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A golf drama based on the true story of the 1913 US Open, where 20-year-old Francis Ouimet defeated reigning champion Harry Vardon. Direction: Bill Paxton Actors: Armand Laroche, James Paxton, Luke Askew, Tom Rack Special Features: Widescreen format. Language: English Year: 2005 Runtime: 121 minutes
Review
"A charming, inspirational crowd-pleaser." -- SCOTT MANTZ, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD
"A welcome surprise for moviegoers of all ages... golf has never been portrayed this way before. Kudos to Bill Paxton." -- LEONARD MALTIN, ENTERTIANMENT TONIGHT
"Masterful." -- GENE SHALIT, TODAY
"The Greatest Game Every Played is one of the greatest movies ever ... " -- LARRY KING
"This is one of those come-from-behind-blue-collar-versus-high-falutin inspirational tales that pluck heartstrings." -- NEW YORK POST, LIZ SMITH
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative filmmaking makes "Greatest Game" a contender for one of the greatest sports films
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5.0 out of 5 stars Resurrected dream--door for social breakthrough
Moving, compelling, real life, history making story. Dare to watch this movie and let your lost dream come back to life with the possibility to break out of elitism and open doors for society to walk through.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Game Ever Played
This movie is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I could watch this once a week. No profanity. I recommend for any age. I always receive movies from Bolo fast.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Great movie for golf lovers.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Great book for any golfer in your life
4.0 out of 5 stars Mildly inspiring Disney film on 1913 U.S. Open
This 121-minute Disney film (2006) tells the true story of amateur U.S. golfer Francis Ouimet's upset victory in the 1913 U.S. Open over British champion Harry Vardon. Like most Disney sports films, it errs on the side of goofy sentiment, rolling out the usual cliches of class warfare (poverty triumphing over uncaring tycoons) and daddy issues (the uncaring and harsh dad initially opposed to his son's athletic dreams) in addition to over-reliance on a cute child actor. Much like "The Rookie" and "Glory Road," it is a decent flick that comes across a tad bland and generic, being more pleasant in tone than memorable, but it also boasts some bright spots.On the positive side, director Bill Paxton has given his film an unusually strong cast and production values, as the period authenticity and performances are especially sharp. Young Shia Labeouf acquits himself serviceably as the determined young man, but Stephen Dillane steals the show from him as Harry Vardon, the reigning golf champion with similar working-class roots who turns out to be a class act himself. Unlike Ron Howard's film "Cinderella Man," where Russell Crowe's Jewish boxing opponent was portrayed as a deplorable thug much to the consternation of his descendants, this film scores points for giving us the real-life Vardon rather than a "bad guy" caricature. Paxton films the golf sequences with a welcome visual flare, using bright colors and some neat digital effects (particularly the sequences where Vardon "zones out" distractions and demons before taking a shot) to present the game of golf in a fresh way.On the negative side, Disneyfied cliches still abound here. Elias Koteas does a nice job in his underwritten role as Labeouf's working-class French Canadian father, but their relationship is under-explored as the "daddy issues" cliche is worked out in the most unimaginative way possible, almost seeming lifted from "The Rookie." The father-mother dynamics (Ouimet's mother was Irish) are likewise presented in a predictable fashion, without any sense that we are watching a real family interact. Finally, the British nobility who support Vardon are portrayed as moustache-twirling villains who are dead set on using golf to assert their superiority over the lower classes, over-playing the film's underlying stereotypes of the noble poor and uncaring rich. Finally, the absolute worst aspect of the movie is Ouimet's 10-year old caddy, a real-life touch that is initially amusing before the screenplay sets him up as the all-wise sage who continually gives Ouimet the right advice about how to play -- even in the film's climactic scene on the last hole. After awhile, this kid's frequent 21st century-style wisecracks become a frequent distraction and reminder that we are watching a calculated product of Disney's manufactured inspiration factory. A little bit less from the caddy would have gone a long way here, keeping the audience from being pulled out of the movie's otherwise meticulous world. The religious aspect (both Vardon and Ouimet were Catholics) is also underplayed, being dropped after an early reference to Vardon's membership in the "Church of Rome" being an obstacle to his club membership in Britain.The DVD is a nice edition that features numerous commentaries and making-of videos, including a neat B&W documentary featuring the real Ouimet talking about his victory in later life. It's not a great film, but it's decent. If you're a golf lover, you might particularly enjoy it, as it's certainly the closest thing to an exciting golf movie you'll find.
5.0 out of 5 stars New purchase
Quick delivery; excellent condition.
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE GREAT Golf Movie
Sent to an old golfing buddy who had never seen this movie...... Back when Disney was making good stories. If you are a golfer ... You will enjoy this one..... Easy Peasy
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An amazing true story
I have never been a fan of golf but this is an extremely incredible story, one of the best I have ever watched. A true story well worth watching.
Excellent
I loved it, so many great actors playing great parts
Inspirierend
Eine inspirierende Geschichte über Leidenschaft, Durchhaltevermögen und den Glauben an sich selbst. Das größte Spiel seines Lebens fesselt mit tiefgründigen Charakteren und einer beeindruckenden Botschaft: Träume sind erreichbar, wenn man bereit ist, alles zu geben. Ein Muss für Fans von Geschichten, die das Herz berühren!
ゴルフ
実話、素晴らしい
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Description:
A golf drama based on the true story of the 1913 US Open, where 20-year-old Francis Ouimet defeated reigning champion Harry Vardon. Direction: Bill Paxton Actors: Armand Laroche, James Paxton, Luke Askew, Tom Rack Special Features: Widescreen format. Language: English Year: 2005 Runtime: 121 minutes
Review
"A charming, inspirational crowd-pleaser." -- SCOTT MANTZ, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD
"A welcome surprise for moviegoers of all ages... golf has never been portrayed this way before. Kudos to Bill Paxton." -- LEONARD MALTIN, ENTERTIANMENT TONIGHT
"Masterful." -- GENE SHALIT, TODAY
"The Greatest Game Every Played is one of the greatest movies ever ... " -- LARRY KING
"This is one of those come-from-behind-blue-collar-versus-high-falutin inspirational tales that pluck heartstrings." -- NEW YORK POST, LIZ SMITH
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative filmmaking makes "Greatest Game" a contender for one of the greatest sports films
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5.0 out of 5 stars Resurrected dream--door for social breakthrough
Moving, compelling, real life, history making story. Dare to watch this movie and let your lost dream come back to life with the possibility to break out of elitism and open doors for society to walk through.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Game Ever Played
This movie is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I could watch this once a week. No profanity. I recommend for any age. I always receive movies from Bolo fast.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Great movie for golf lovers.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Great book for any golfer in your life
4.0 out of 5 stars Mildly inspiring Disney film on 1913 U.S. Open
This 121-minute Disney film (2006) tells the true story of amateur U.S. golfer Francis Ouimet's upset victory in the 1913 U.S. Open over British champion Harry Vardon. Like most Disney sports films, it errs on the side of goofy sentiment, rolling out the usual cliches of class warfare (poverty triumphing over uncaring tycoons) and daddy issues (the uncaring and harsh dad initially opposed to his son's athletic dreams) in addition to over-reliance on a cute child actor. Much like "The Rookie" and "Glory Road," it is a decent flick that comes across a tad bland and generic, being more pleasant in tone than memorable, but it also boasts some bright spots.On the positive side, director Bill Paxton has given his film an unusually strong cast and production values, as the period authenticity and performances are especially sharp. Young Shia Labeouf acquits himself serviceably as the determined young man, but Stephen Dillane steals the show from him as Harry Vardon, the reigning golf champion with similar working-class roots who turns out to be a class act himself. Unlike Ron Howard's film "Cinderella Man," where Russell Crowe's Jewish boxing opponent was portrayed as a deplorable thug much to the consternation of his descendants, this film scores points for giving us the real-life Vardon rather than a "bad guy" caricature. Paxton films the golf sequences with a welcome visual flare, using bright colors and some neat digital effects (particularly the sequences where Vardon "zones out" distractions and demons before taking a shot) to present the game of golf in a fresh way.On the negative side, Disneyfied cliches still abound here. Elias Koteas does a nice job in his underwritten role as Labeouf's working-class French Canadian father, but their relationship is under-explored as the "daddy issues" cliche is worked out in the most unimaginative way possible, almost seeming lifted from "The Rookie." The father-mother dynamics (Ouimet's mother was Irish) are likewise presented in a predictable fashion, without any sense that we are watching a real family interact. Finally, the British nobility who support Vardon are portrayed as moustache-twirling villains who are dead set on using golf to assert their superiority over the lower classes, over-playing the film's underlying stereotypes of the noble poor and uncaring rich. Finally, the absolute worst aspect of the movie is Ouimet's 10-year old caddy, a real-life touch that is initially amusing before the screenplay sets him up as the all-wise sage who continually gives Ouimet the right advice about how to play -- even in the film's climactic scene on the last hole. After awhile, this kid's frequent 21st century-style wisecracks become a frequent distraction and reminder that we are watching a calculated product of Disney's manufactured inspiration factory. A little bit less from the caddy would have gone a long way here, keeping the audience from being pulled out of the movie's otherwise meticulous world. The religious aspect (both Vardon and Ouimet were Catholics) is also underplayed, being dropped after an early reference to Vardon's membership in the "Church of Rome" being an obstacle to his club membership in Britain.The DVD is a nice edition that features numerous commentaries and making-of videos, including a neat B&W documentary featuring the real Ouimet talking about his victory in later life. It's not a great film, but it's decent. If you're a golf lover, you might particularly enjoy it, as it's certainly the closest thing to an exciting golf movie you'll find.
5.0 out of 5 stars New purchase
Quick delivery; excellent condition.
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE GREAT Golf Movie
Sent to an old golfing buddy who had never seen this movie...... Back when Disney was making good stories. If you are a golfer ... You will enjoy this one..... Easy Peasy
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An amazing true story
I have never been a fan of golf but this is an extremely incredible story, one of the best I have ever watched. A true story well worth watching.
Excellent
I loved it, so many great actors playing great parts
Inspirierend
Eine inspirierende Geschichte über Leidenschaft, Durchhaltevermögen und den Glauben an sich selbst. Das größte Spiel seines Lebens fesselt mit tiefgründigen Charakteren und einer beeindruckenden Botschaft: Träume sind erreichbar, wenn man bereit ist, alles zu geben. Ein Muss für Fans von Geschichten, die das Herz berühren!
ゴルフ
実話、素晴らしい
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