Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall

ScoobyMint Disappointment for a huge fan!

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Helllins It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

SnoopyStyle In 1936 St. Andrews, Scotland, Bobby Jones (Jim Caviezel) returns and everybody comes out to greet him to a hero's welcome. As a child, Bobby started hitting from a young age as he rises in the world of golf. As a young man, he must tame his temper. But at the top of the game, he decides to walk away.It's a very bland biopic. It doesn't have many dramatic turns. Director Rowdy Herrington isn't able to bring much life to this character. I'm not sure if it's the fault of the writers, the director, or the actual subject. It's like a game of golf that is more of a nice walk than anything exciting. There is about 30 minutes of Bobby as a kid which serves to forestall the start of the movie. There is just a general lack of tension.

imdbusrr This film had a certain soft and contrived look that reminded me a lot of films like Seabiscuit or Field of Dreams. The sentimentality quotient was about the same, the emotionality of the soundtrack about equivalent, though this music was quite a lot better. Those other two films were a bit hard to watch, but the sincerity of this one has completely won me over. I think the film is tragically underrated. There are some films I love for their artistry, some for what they teach; this is one of the latter, and I suspect many people don't like to think how their efforts might pale in comparison with Bob Jones's. This might lead to sour-grapes negative votes for the film. I don't agree with them. Some people really do try that hard to be good and live up to expectations, and actually manage not to fall apart in the process. As one who has caved in and felt that strange, totally solitary and empty freedom of total loss of a dream of success, I could relate very well to Bob's feelings, and I was hoping he'd prevail. If the film can do that to a skeptic like me, it's done a good job. I admire the man and the filmmakers. I hope the portrayal has been accurate. It's nice to think purity of heart exists in the world. Very nice casting too.

Juan_from_Bogota Good movie!, shows the beautiful of the golf game and the life of a true gentlemen and a legend! In this movie you can feel the beauty of golf, a game of masters, that involve the society of the 1920's, 30's and 40's trough the life of a legend, Bobby Jones (Caviezel), the only golf player that has ever won the grand slam (the four biggest tournaments in the same year), and the one that designed and started the Augusta National, home of the Masters!.But the more important things, is that you'll be close to the good and bad events in Bobby's life, his bad temper, his values and his life as a son, husband father and player. You can really feel the very human side of Jones noble character; you'll also see great acting roles of Claire Forlani as his wife Mari Malone, Jeremy Northam as his rival and friend Walter Hagen, Malcolm McDowell, as loyal friend O.B. Keeler. Enjoy this good film with really good golf (i'm not a golf fan, but i loved the way the game is shown here)

kenmh101 Beautifully executed film with graceful presentation of the storyline. Acting really evokes the period with authenticity. Clothing, props, cars, etc. all are time appropriate. Lovely cinematography with beautiful scenery both in the United States and in Great Britain. The scenes shot on the ocean liner (which one? Queen Mary??) seem really authentic.I really enjoyed this film more than any I have seen in the last couple of years(it sort reminds me of a 'low key' version of "Chariots of Fire"). The soundtrack was quite good as well.I would highly recommend this film to anyone who would like to enjoy a more cerebral (not a film loaded with gratuitous action)experience.