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• Jeff "

  
  This is one of those films where every critic has enjoyed it, but it fails to truly capture your imagination. The film is good and is entertaining, but it falls short of what it could have been a truly engaging experience. The movie is directed by Robert Redford who crafts a film that… More
  This is one of those films where every critic has enjoyed it, but it fails to truly capture your imagination. The film is good and is entertaining, but it falls short of what it could have been a truly engaging experience. The movie is directed by Robert Redford who crafts a film that relies on traditional feel good elements to make a film that work, but falls short of its potential. The cast do what they can with the material and they make it a worthwhile film to watch. The plot is quite good, but at times it just becomes too sentimental. Some may really love it, and relate to the material, but I felt it tried too hard in being something more. With that being said, this is not a masterwork by any means. It's a good film, but one that should have been much better due to the fact that it had an impressive cast of talent, not to mention it was directed by Robert Redford. I expected much more from this film, and though it's entertaining, it becomes a film that should been much more. If the script would have had a few rewrites, then maybe this one would have worked in the way it should have. As it is, it's a film that is too sentimental and tries too hard at making you feel good, while it should do it effortlessly. The film is no different than others in the genre. Average entertainment, but is not a standout and leaves you wanting more out of a film. The Legend of Bagger Vance is worth seeing, but by the times the credit roll, you realize that you want more in a film with this amount of talent involved.

• danny d

  
  completely absurd, but a guilty pleasure of mine. smith and damon played off of each other so well and theron has never been sexier in a film, really a silly but fun movie.

• Conner R

  
  Extremely bland even for it being a golf movie. The acting was just average, no one gave a standout performance. Robert Redford really tried here, but it just didn't pan out. There just wasn't a strong enough story to carry a movie. It's also incredibly corny at times.

• Wahida K

  
  Some Things Can't Be Learned. They Must Be Remembered.

• Jason O

  
  Like many movies that have come before it, "The Legend of Bagger Vance" succeeds in being a great sports movie with a much deeper overall meaning. Mr. Junuh (Matt Damon) has had great times in the past by being the most promising young golfer of his time and making a… More
  Like many movies that have come before it, "The Legend of Bagger Vance" succeeds in being a great sports movie with a much deeper overall meaning. Mr. Junuh (Matt Damon) has had great times in the past by being the most promising young golfer of his time and making a classic shot that everybody remembers him by. He had also found the love of his life in Adele (Charlize Theron). It seems his destiny to lead his city, Savannah, Georgia, in a terrible war that will be followed by The Great Depression. After the war is over, things could either go right or wrong for Junah; it's his choice. He can pick up where he left off with his girlfriend and his golf game, or he can forget the whole thing. When a golf tournament is announced, Junah can either make the choice to find the unbelievable golf swing he once had and make himself and everybody else proud, or he can stay down and depressed in his current after-war syndrome. Again, it's his choice. "The Legend of Bagger Vance" is a great movie by one of the best directors, Robert Redford. It tells the story of ups and downs of a great citizen in a realistic manner, and it's a great movie for golfers and non-golfing fans to see. Everybody in the movie does a great job of acting, namely Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, and Will Smith, who plays the role of the great Bagger Vance, who is a GREAT teacher and enthusiast in the game of golf, and life. Not to mention that the late, great Jack Lemmon provides the voice for Hardy, the boy through which the story is told throughout the movie. Apart from the acting and directing, the script is the best asset of the movie; pay attention while you watch it and you'll see what I mean. Anybody can do anything they set their mind to. If you let your struggles, especially the ones in your past, rule your mind and take a hold of not only your mind, but take YOU over, things might not turn out like you want them to. That is only one of the great messages that "The Legend of Bagger Vance" promotes. Just take my advice and give "The Legend of Bagger Vance" a chance, even if you don't like golfing (I'm not a huge fan of the sport myself), because it is a truly great movie about not only golf, but life. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2002.

• Jason S

  
  I kinda liked it. I don't know if I'll ever watch it again but it was a decent watch.

• Bobby H

  
  Golf happens to be the most boring sport you can watch on television, but in the form of a movie with a cast featuring Will Smith and Matt Damon it's pretty damn entertaining! It's not very often I find a movie that I truly like to sit through and am captivated by the… More
  Golf happens to be the most boring sport you can watch on television, but in the form of a movie with a cast featuring Will Smith and Matt Damon it's pretty damn entertaining! It's not very often I find a movie that I truly like to sit through and am captivated by the words and pictures through out the film, but this movie done it for me. Surprisenly enough because I thought for sure it would not - I only watched because of the big names, and they delivered as always. Matt Damon, Will Smith, and Charlize theron had amazing performances... The director done great with the 30's theme going on surrounding the war and the depression. This movie was an escape, a little peice of heaven in a world surrounding that is hell. It's a reminder of what each and everyone of us face today in today's new age of war and economic problems - it's very inspirational and reminds you that the little things like a simple game, golf, can truly be life altering in times of hardship. Perfect movie for anyone, even those that hate Golf.

• Daniel J D

  
  Cute little movie... Almost like a serious treatment of Happy Gilmore with a pretty decent cast.

• Red L

  
  This film is set up as an inspirational film. It works quite well that way. However, it is just golf!

• Al S

  
  A masterpiece. Brilliant, compelling and inspiring. One of Robert redford's finest films. It's powerful, moving and breathtaking. A piece of movie magic straight from heaven. Matt Damon is magnificent. Will Smith is extroadinary.

• Leigh R

  
  It was okay.

• Michael G

  
  Just okay.

• Bradley W

  
  The Zegend of Bagger Vance is not a very good or memorable film.

• Deb S

  
  This movie just touches a nerve about life and how we sometimes get lost and need to find our way back. The three leads (Matt Damon as Junuh, Will Smith as Bagger, and Charlize Theron as the sparkling and feisty genteel Southern Belle) did a god job. A brilliant performance by a man… More
  This movie just touches a nerve about life and how we sometimes get lost and need to find our way back. The three leads (Matt Damon as Junuh, Will Smith as Bagger, and Charlize Theron as the sparkling and feisty genteel Southern Belle) did a god job. A brilliant performance by a man who helps and guides another man through his problems in life in which his only reward is to see the other man better off. Robert Redford uses golf as a metaphor for life and knows how to show the extraordinary in ordinary lives and that touches your very soul leaving you optimistic and happy for the rest of the day! It is an incredible movie and does not require the viewer to be an avid golfer!

• Mike T

  
  A safe, formulaic, but downright loveable film that you will love if you simply allow yourself to. The cinematography is beautiful and the story is enthralling, no matter how many times it's been told.

• Marcus W

  
  Although Redford is an excellent director, this film was underwhelming and forgettable. Matt Damon has been forever ruined for me by Team America, and Will Smith seems to be standing in until Morgan Freeman arrives to do the role properly. The whole "finding yourself" spiel… More
  Although Redford is an excellent director, this film was underwhelming and forgettable. Matt Damon has been forever ruined for me by Team America, and Will Smith seems to be standing in until Morgan Freeman arrives to do the role properly. The whole "finding yourself" spiel is overplayed and becomes melodramatic at times, and the only other reason Junuh has for winning the tournament is to make the townspeople feel better about themselves for a while. It's not a bad film per say, but I hugely recommend Seabiscuit over this. Hugely.

• Sarah P

  
  I love both Matt Damon and Will Smith, but I didn't think this movie was anything special. I could go without it.

• Richard F

  
  An underrated film. This is the "Field of Dreams" for golf. Having an emotional connection to golf will certainly enhance viewing pleasure, but it is not a prerequisite. The strength of the film lies not in the aspect of golf so much as it is about finding your true self.… More
  An underrated film. This is the "Field of Dreams" for golf. Having an emotional connection to golf will certainly enhance viewing pleasure, but it is not a prerequisite. The strength of the film lies not in the aspect of golf so much as it is about finding your true self. Fans of "Peaceful Warrior" will enjoy this. The film certainly has its share of problems, but my chief criticism is the deviation from the book, which offers better perspective and a more cleverly wrapped theme .

• Kevin L

  
  A bit dull at times. Dont bother.

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