The Legend of Bagger Vance
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Movie Reviews of The Legend of Bagger Vance
Movie Review: Another Excellent Fantasy-Sports Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I usually like fantasy movies and I really enjoy sports films. Combine the two well - like "Field Of Dreams" and like this movie - and I am sure to rate this extremely high. I've seen it three times and enjoyed it immensely each time.
It reminded me a bit, too, of "The Natural," but instead of baseball, this one features golf and real-life legends Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen playing the local guy, "Rannulph Junuh" (Matt Damon). Like "The Natural," this is beautifully photographed, has a wonderful feel-good ending, a variety of characters, a beautiful lead woman and good acting.
The no-name child actor in here, J. Michael Moncrief, who plays "Hardy Greaves," narrates the film as an older man looking back on this story. The kid is a fine actor, too, and I really enjoyed his Georgia accent. Charlize Theron is the beauty, playing "Adele Invergordon," a woman who organizes this famous golf match between the greatest amateur player of the world, the best professional and "Junuh," who is the focus of this story. Theron's known for her dramatic roles but she exhibits a nice comedy touch in here.
Damon does his normal fine job of acting and Will Smith, as the angelic caddie "Bagger Vance," is uncharacteristically low-key, which I found nice to see. Bruce McGill did a good as Hagen and Joel Gretsch, likewise, for Jones. McGill is obviously the best real-life golfer here among these actors. Damon had to learn the game from scratch, and did a fine job with his swing.
Movie Review: Hubby Absolutely Loves It
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my husband since it is one of his favorites. He watches it a lot and know nearly all the lines.Movie Review: MUCH BETTER THAN I EXPECTED!
Summary: 4 Stars
This film received mixed reviews and may not be for everyone. It's a good movie with interesting characters that moves at a leisurely pace...... kind of like golf. If you like golf, you'll probably like the movie. If you don't like golf you still might like it. I don't play and I liked it!Movie Review: If you like golf and feel-good-pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps movies
Summary: 3 Stars
Not a movie that you have to have to complete your Matt Damon or Will Smith collections but a decent film. It's predictable and trite at times but your wife will enjoy watching it with you.Movie Review: This is a Hindu legend, not a golf movie!
Summary: 4 Stars
It's hard to believe that not even the Amazon reviewers recognized this movie as an update of the Hindu legend of Arjuna and Krishna. Will Smith essentially plays Krishna to Matt Damon's Arjuna (Randolph Junah -- R-Junah, or Arjuna!). Arjuna was a confused, down and out former warrior who was going into battle during hard times. Krishna's wisdom guided him to his true self and victory. Does the film make sense now?