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Summary: Worthless movie
Review: This movie is probably the most worthless movie I have ever seen. I guess they were relate golf to life. It didn't work. The most irritating part of the movie was Bagger Vance (Will Smith). This bagger guy appears in the movie, says some spritual garbage about a golf swing, and then leaves the movie without ever hinting as to who he is. This movie is a perfect way to waste two hours.
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Summary: Oh, help us...
Review: I really, really wanted to like this movie. But it's confounded with several problems:1. Establishment. From the onset, the story is narrated from the perspective of a 10-year old boy. Nothing wrong with that, but honestly, by the time the story kicks in, I haven't really established any kind of attachment with the characters. Trying to sell your house? Who cares? It's the Great Depression; if anything, I felt more sorry for the nameless people trying to get food in line than I did for the people of Savannah, Georgia: "Who's going to play in our golf tournament?" 2. Motive. Matt Damon, playing Junuh (sp?), is a completely washed-out shellshocked drunk who, well, just decides to play because he's mixed-up anyway. 3. Closure. Honestly, could we build-up some rough dramatic tension? The boy dislikes his father because he feels his job as a sweep is undignified. Well, all it takes is Matt Damon to say, "Why don't you go stand by your father there?" Wow...why couldn't his mother think of that? Wonderful...they're "reunited". There's nothing more awe-inspiring than Matt being used as a "crutch." Translation: "You look up to me and not your father. So why don't you stand with your father over there because you value my opinion more than his." Whew. 4. "Magical" golf inspiration. I really did love Will Smith in this movie--no sarcasm intended. I think it's high time that he is cast in a serious role. Quite honestly, I am looking forward to seeing him in ALI. However, the whispery golf inspiraiton sequences were just a little much...I half-expected Pat Morita to show up in the middle of the multitude of inspirational Will Smith"isms" and say, "Wax on. Wax off." Or to dissolve slowly into the Shao-Lin temple where Matt Damon originally learned to play. 5. Love interest. "I liked how we danced together?!?" I'm sure they could have picked something more poignant and--God forbid--something a little more personal and tied to individuality apart from something that EVERYBODY does. There were elements in the story that I liked, but it all falls down to everybody kind of liking each other, pretending not to, and not establishing any sort of rapport with the audience. They could have picked a period in history where petty, selfish concerns over love wouldn't have been steamrolled by an era in history where many people were unemployed and starving.
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Summary: A movie just to be enjoyed................
Review: It sounds like some of the reviewers have taken this movie too seriously. Its just a movie to be enjoyed. I thought the the period clothes, sets, etc. were fantastic. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was used in this movie and it was fun to see just how they managed to change a victorian Grand Dining Room into a Deco-ish Club. Enjoyed Jack Lemmon very much as I did the other stars, and the story in itself was just something to think about.I would highly recommend this movie to anyone.
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Summary: A Fairy Tale
Review: I must confess, the critic in me tells me this isn't a particularly good movie. It has numerous flaws (including the curious casting of Will Smith) and, as others have said, it's a manipulative film (though, on the other hand, this type of story is supposed to be manipulative). I thought the World War flashback was a bit breezy for an event that had such numbing ramifications ... Yes, the critic in me has many reservations. However ... I loved the movie and watch it over and over again. I think this is because it is a fairy tale. Realism has no place in this sort of tale. It is a retelling of a story we've seen and heard many times before yet continually return to - the loss of our essential selves and the re-finding of that self. This is a great movie but only if you leave your cynicism at home and bring romanticism as your date. (Oh, and leave the critic in you at home too.)
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Summary: Hole in One
Review: Awesome movie! I really enjoy watching Matt Damon, but it was Will Smith that made this picture work. His character was angelic. You almost expected him to sprout wings at any moment. The chemistry between Matt Damon and Charlize Theron was outstanding too. Charlize added a special touch of grace and character that's difficult to word, and she's not half bad lookin either. The competition during the golf tournament was friendly and engaging, which had you pulling for Junuh all the way. I'll add this one to my collection to visit again and again.
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Summary: Will is gifted like this movie
Review: Will Smith is gifted in his work.This movie shows that he has alot of talent.Better than WildWild West.LOL.I see great acting in this man.We all know Matt is great.I liked this movie very much andMy wife hated it.She said it wasstupid.I totally do not agree..Great work and great movie..If you like Will Smith and MattDamon,then don't delay in gettingthis movie. Will Smiths best work. Damon hasdone better.Every ingrediant that makes agreat movie was in here.
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Summary: Extremely inspiring and attention grabbing; draws you in
Review: This movie was so incredibly inspiring, I find it hard to put it into words. I'm not a natural athelete. I don't like golf, don't know anything about golf, and don't care about golf, but for two hours I did. Will Smith was a standout as Bagger Vance, although after watching it I didn't think the title quite described the film. Charlize Theron was exceptional as Adele Invergordon, Matt Damon's stunning love interest. And of course Matt Damon put on a fantastic performance of Rannulph Junnuh. I will be sure to watch this enthralling movie again and again.
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Summary: Inspiring
Review: Robert Redford never ceases to amaze me, the Story alone captivates the heart, the soul and the mind, and after watching one is left with the feeling that all good things do come, all you need is an authentic swing. When someone finds their swing,their authentic swing, there isnt anything else in the world one can want. Props to Will Smith and Matt Damon, and the little kid.
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Summary: Finding your swing...finding yourself
Review: The plot is nothing new but Robert Redford & his cast has made a very moving film out of it. It revealed man's innermost feelings, his desperation, his hope & willingness to leave the recesses he has trapped himself in. Let us not understimate the influence & great motivation of LOVE on man -- he who will move heaven & earth, reform his life, get his acts together--- to win back the respect & love of his woman. Lastly, the film dealt on a child's innocence, devotion & adoration for someone he looks up to. We really don't know who the mysterious Bagger Vance is. To some, he is just a caddie. To Junuh & Moncrief, he is more like an angel. To me, he is our conscience & everything else which brings light back to our dark lives & leads us back to the right track.
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Summary: boring snoozefest is the least insulting thing about this
Review: If anyone has ever seen the uncle toms cabin from the 30's then you will recognize it as what will smith's charecter is based on.I am actually shocked they can get away with this kind of racism in this day and age
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