The Legend of Bagger Vance
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Movie Reviews of The Legend of Bagger Vance
Movie Review: I've been with you all the time...
Summary: 4 Stars
Randolph Junah is a golfer who went off to World War I, and because of this, he seems to have lost his swing. It also seems he has lost all of his feeling about everything. In short, it appears that he has lost his faith about his place in this mortal world. Enter Bagger Vance-from seemingly out of nowhere one night, who seems to know Junah very well indeed and quietly guides him back to himself. The Bagger Vance character seems to be a manifestation of God sent to earth to help Junah prevail through his suffering. Junah has clearly suffered enough but doesn't understand this fact, he only feels guilt, which doesn't serve him well. The golf in this movie is fabulous, it's a stirring event. (Golf can be stirring? Who knew?) Good performances by Matt Damon, Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jack Lemmon who is as always, awesome. Check out this movie...it'll leave you feeling very hopeful about life. It will make you think that perhaps there is a bigger, quieter world than we know. If we're paying attention, that is...and it seems like paying attention is not a requitement at all. I'm not a religious person, but this movie made me think that there may be a world above and beyond; spirituality, if you will. For those of you who may be turned off by this sort of sentiment, Charlize Theron does strip down to her undies. It's not a preachy kind of movie, just very much about the human condition.Movie Review: Like a Putt That Juuussssstt Misses.....
Summary: 2 Stars
Too bad. Thoughtful direction, novel story and a solid, attractive trio of stars. But this overwrought, over-scored, over-messaged movie misses the mark...and it's tough to finger the culprit(s).
No, it isn't Theron's woefully bad Southern dialect or Bagger's corny dialogue. It isn't the allegory heaped upon allegory or Jack Lemmon's "grumpy old man" cameo.
Whatever it is, this is ultimately a film for fans of the celebrity cast members, director or the game of golf. Trip Hamilton and Joel Gretsch do deserve mention for their standout supporting roles. However, your two hours will probably be better spent going to the driving range.
Movie Review: Modern Day Bhagavad-Gita
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a modern day telling of the ancient Indian sacred story of the Bhagavad-Gita. Will Smith plays the part of Lord Krishna who is giving the golfer (Arjuna in the Gita) how advice on how to live his life as it is meant to be led. See this movie if you have any interest in ancient Yoga!Movie Review: A Hidden Message Within . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
Using the metaphor of golf as being life, the theme is, "It's only a game that will never be won, only played."
Being one with the ball and the flag represents being one with all things - the trinity, if you will. Oneness is a feeling and when you feel it, great things happen, as Junuh became aware of.
Robert Redford directed this winner and, as always, had an outstanding cast with a twist of thought for the script.
Some people will enjoy the movie only for the golfing theme but it's far more than any golf game. Other reviewers here found that out, and some reviewers have no clue to the deep meaning in the movie and sought out criticism of how the Southern accent was portrayed. Those people are still in the 'rough'.
Junuh had to dig deep down within himself to gather the feeling that drives him on to a winning situation salvaged from a beaten-down self-image and having the odds against his favor. Such is life and we all have that same within-ness to draw from. Bagger Vance was only the outward appearance of one who comes into and out of our lives or he was one who appears for a short time, bringing a message of hope and inspiration (much like Jesus), then leaves because he knows we'll never discover ourselves unless we HAVE to.
An excellent film. A BIG two-thumbs-up for anyone who likes the profound hidden messages built into an award-winning playable storyline. Outstanding photography. A first-class, quality movie to be enjoyed for years to come.
Gail Gupton, Author: The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment and Seekers of Truth
Movie Review: Great Movie and Amazing Performance By Smith
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is an amazing drama. Smith plays a very mysterious character and really adds to the esence of the film. I have read parts of the book and while this does not hold all the philsophical values that the book taught and portrayed, it is still quite a powerful movie with a powerful message. The DVD itself is rather good and at 10 bucks theres really no doubt. This is a great golf movie but the acting is so good that it is really a film for all!