i love to watch movies with my dad. he's not much of a movie guy, but is usually up for watching one that has to do with something he likes. about a two years or so ago i saw this dvd for sale really cheep (about four bucks) and i thought 'perfect! dad loves golf, he would love to watch this one with me!' well, its been tow years later and we still hadn't found time to sit down and enjoy this movie together. i figured enough waiting, i'm going to watch it! turns out, its not too bad.the movie follows the story of francis ouimet, a amature golfer who actually gets to play in the us open against his idol. we see him go from a young boy who longs to play golf, he was a caddie as a boy, but faces challenges from his father who doesn't think that golfing is a real profession. keeping in mind this is a disney movie, i think you know what ends up happening... the movie stars shia labeouf as ouimet, and he does a decent job of conveying the struggle and enthusiasm the character must have felt playing the game. at times shia's overconfidence takes over and the portrayal is left in the dust. the story is interesting and touching, so any shortcomings on the part of the cast is made up for. bill paxton directs the film marvelously, the golfing itself is done in unique and different ways, the movie never feels like you are just watching sunday afternoon golf on cbs or anything. much of the charm and emotion is due to the nimble hands behind the camera. the film ends up being a pretty good movie, but its basically 'remember the titans' or 'rudy', just on a golf course.
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