A Gentleman's Game
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Dylan Baker, Gary Sinise, Henry Simmons, Mason Gamble, Philip Baker Hall Director: J. Mills Goodloe Brand: First Look Pictures DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language) Format: Color, DVD, NTSC Picture Format: 2.35:1 Running Time: 112 minutes DVD Release Date: 2002-08-20 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: First Look Pictures |
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Movie Reviews of A Gentleman's Game
Movie Review: Content Contradicts Title
Summary: 2 Stars
A previous review back in 2002,(it is now 2011), by "flickjunkie",
was most accurate! This movie left me totally frustrated for ALL
the same reasons that he listed:
poorly-developed plots, unconnected relationships, POOR depiction
of dad, terrible racist commentary, absolutely un-realized
potential in script...etc.
I, personally, LOVE golf....but I HATED this film's filthy language
and insinuations which were portrayed as a seemingly necessary part
of the playing of the game and of its participants.
My favorite uncle was a (PGA) professional golfer my entire life
(I'm now 71), and he is in the Arkansas Hall of Fame, yet he NEVER
had such an unsavory environment in which to perform his trade
as was depicted in this movie.
In addition, in all my years of golfing, I have never been partnered
with golfers nor had to endure such attitudes and dispositions as
shown in this movie.
Certainly, there are times of great frustration in the process of
golfing... but for this film's directors, producers, etc, to presume
upon a viewer of this movie that those individuals experiencing
these frustrations would allow them to lead to such reprehensible
behavior before or toward others is unforgiveable.
They violated the very PREMISE of the title of the movie...
that, "Golf Is A Gentleman's Game"!!!
Such a disappointment!
No REAL man, no true 'gentleman'
would EVER behave in such a manner...
especially before, much less toward, his own son!
nor allow others in their group to do so.
Therefore, I would never be able to recommend that this movie be
viewed by anyone who might be vulnerable as to its overall impact
on them deciding to take up the game.