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From Walt Disney Pictures comes THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED . . . the crowd-pleasing underdog epic that's based on an inspirational true story! Young amateur golfer Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBeouf -- HOLES, I ROBOT) has nothing but talent and a seemingly impossible dream to challenge the world's greatest player, his idol Harry Vardon. Soon, with the help of his spunky 10-year-old caddy Eddie, Francis boldly breaks down all barriers with a thrilling display of unrivaled drive, skill, and heart . . . and challenges the golf pro for the U.S. Open Championship!
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You wouldn't think a movie that uses the game of golf as a metaphor for class struggle could be so entertaining. The Greatest Game Ever Played stars the charming Shia LaBeouf (Holes) as Francis Ouimet, a golfer who, in 1913, rose from caddy to U.S. Open champion at the age of 20--despite the resistance of the powers that be, who thought it unseemly for a lower-class plebian to play the sport of gentlemen. Ouimet's main competitor is Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane, The Hours), a British professional, still considered one of the greatest players of all time, who fought his own class battles. The two go head to head in a genuinely gripping match, deftly balanced against the juxtapositions of their personal struggles. Is it sentimental and formulaic? Is the outcome a foregone conclusion? Yes, but it doesn't matter--formulas exist because, when executed with verve and dexterity, they work. Bill Paxton, best known as an actor (One False Move, Apollo 13), steps into the director's chair and hits all the right notes, aided by an excellent cast playing colorful characters, a vivid recreation of the time period, glowing cinematography, and an expert pace. The Greatest Game Ever Played works. --Bret Fetzer
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 DVD-"The Greatest Game Ever Played"
DVD requested arrived promptly but supplied to a UK address in USA format, therefore unplayable on coventional DVD. Exchange sought for UK version.
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 Awsome ( wildhrtscantbbroken )
Definatly one of the best sport movies I've ever seen. It shows the dedication it takes and what some people give up for a dream
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 The Greatest Game Ever Played ( therookgrimm )
Disney once again comes up with an entertaining sports movie. This time centering around the 1913 U.S. Open Golf match. The story starts with some of the key characters as children and what they endure to end up at the U.S. Open. Well told true story with great characterizations. Most the family will enjoy it whether they like golf or not. This is just an overview that deals with the politics of the sport as much or more than the game itself. A dim view of the British club members and their looking down their nose at others is shown. Francis Ouimet's caddy adds some humor. Good quality DVD with decent replayability. If you enjoyed this catch "The Legend of Bagger Vance" and "The Natural". - C. Luster
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A golf classic!
Disney does it again...taking a true story and adding the Disney touch to pull your hearstrings. A story about rising above and fulfilling your dreams. Everyone will love it and golfers will adore it! As good as the Legend of Bagger Vance and almost on par with Bobby Jones Stoke of Genius.PUN INTENDED.
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Letting noone stand in the way of your dreams ( if1994 )
I personaly own this movie. Every time I watch it I cry. I reccomend this movie for anyone who wants to go after they dreams. I give it a 11+++++++++
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