Originally Posted By greenbean This movie looks like a Miracle, Remember the Titans, Seabiscut type film. Those were all good, so i'm sure this one will be too. Anbody planning to watch it?
Originally Posted By hopemax We were given a sneak preview of the movie during the NFFC convention. IT is certainly similar to the other sports movies Disney has done, but I found this one less compelling. There didn't seem to be as much to overcome, unlike the big, bad Russia, or racism in the south, etc. In this movie the attempt is to focus on "class" issues, and both Francis Ouimet and the British golfers Vardon and Ray are shown struggling with them. Ouimet's caddy during the Open, steals all of his scenes. Golf fans will probably enjoy it, and it is a nice family movie, but I don't know how much wide appeal it has. Less than the hockey team, football or baseball, I imagine. I think it would be a good rental, but I can't see paying movie prices for it, unless you are a golf fan.
Originally Posted By greenbean How was Shia LaBeouf in the movie? Some people have raved about his performance from this movie..I remember him in Project Greenlight, but didn't know how he would be in a big film like this. Also, I have heard great things about the caddy as well. What is so good about him?
Originally Posted By JenniBarra I was also at NFFC convention, but I think I had a more positive reaction to it than hopemax has expressed. (Though, granted, not being a sports fan, I actually have not seen "The Rookie," et al.) When it was first announced that we were going to see "Greatest Game..." both my mother and I kind of groaned because neither of us is into sports films, nor do we know anything whatsoever about golf. We were pleasantly surprised to see what we thought was a very good film with a lot of heart and both said that it is one we would recommend to others, whether they are into sports or not. I should also add that it also has some very interesting cinematography as well and that added to our enjoyment of the film.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo I'm a sucker for sports movies as well greenbean. I like seeing the underdogs come out on top. And hopemax, you don't think class issues can be a struggle? I agree it's not as emotional as racism but it is a struggle to prove your just as good. I'm not really a golf fan, but i'm thinking about seeing this one. Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By hopemax Certainly, class issues CAN be compelling, I just didn't find them that way as presented in this movie. I've heard that the book is very good, I just don't think it translated very well on screen. I came away feeling a sense of flatness, that I didn't have after watching Remember the Titans, or Miracle. Certainly, not enough to recommend that people take their families to a theater to see it, when give it a few months and rent it. From a techical standpoint, acting, cinematography, etc, the movie was well done. Except that someone got a little too carried away with the effects at times. That really bugs me, when you can just see the behind the scenes people playing with their new toys (*cough* George Lucas *cough*).
Originally Posted By jdub <Topic: Greatest Game Ever Played> They FINALLY made a movie about Strip Yahtzee?
Originally Posted By greenbean <They FINALLY made a movie about Strip Yahtzee?> haha..now that would make for a funny movie. I didn't know this was a book. Isn't it a true story as well?
Originally Posted By Rebekah Yes, greenbean its a true story. I thought that Shia LeBeouf was terrific in the lead role. I throughly enjoyed this film at the NFFC Convention however I'd been looking forward to it. I'd seen a brief report on the true story and knew the film was coming. I loved the Rookie but didn't see Titans or Miracle. I enjoyed the glimpse into the mind of the individuals golfer that was orchestrated through special effects. I thought they did a good job expressing the different ways people approached the pressure of that moment during competition when you must focus. I didn't find the film as exhilirating as Rookie as the struggle did not connect with me as directly but I did enjoy the film and recommend it, especially if you are a Shia LeBeouf fan.
Originally Posted By greenbean Must be an amazing true story from what I have seen from the previews. Do you know what time period it is set in? I'm definitely excited about seeing this on the 30th when it comes out. You guys are so lucky you got to see it at this convention..
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo I got sneak peek tickets for tomorrow night! I can't wait to see it! Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By greenbean Nice! How come i'm not getting any tickets??? Let us know if you liked it!
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo Okay Everyone, I just saw it last night with sneak peak tickets and I have to say... I think this movie is AMAZING! I found myself cheering, laughing, and a couple times even choking up! It's really good, and I don't follow golf at all, but it's ok, because there is so much more to it than that. I put my full review here: <a href="http://www.newlineagefilms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=16945#16945" target="_blank">http://www.newlineagefilms.com /phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=16945#16945</a> But bottomline is, I loved this movie, and walked out with a big grin on my face. See it... see it right now! Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By greenbean That's awesome. Just read your review and I love the detail you gave. You mention that Shia was just Ok. Do you really feel like anybody could have played that part? Just wondering, because that's one of the reasons why i wanted to see this movie - is for him..
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo He's really good, almost great. But I'm a little tough, and I think that for someone to be great they are the only person that can play that part. Please don't misinterpt my remarks as if he wasn't any good. He's remarkable... but he's still a young actor and I think soon he will be FANTASTIC! Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By basil fan The preview in the Disney Store sure made it look good. Mouse Tales <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/mice.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ disney/mice.html</a>
Originally Posted By greenbean Cool! Yeah i think in due time he will be good too - but I def agree with you that with more experience he will be fantastic too! I saw a mention of the movie in this SI article. Just thought I would post it if you guys were interested.. the article talks about fall sports movies <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/mike_mcallister/08/25/fall.movies/index.html" target="_blank">http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c om/2005/writers/mike_mcallister/08/25/fall.movies/index.html</a>
Originally Posted By MrToadWildRider >>Do you know what time period it is set in?<< It's the turn of the century - I believe it's the 1913 U.S. Open. I saw it Friday night after I convinced my girlfriend not to watch "In Her Shoes" with everyone else (Sorry I'm not paying 22 dollars to see Cameron Diaz partying in an old folks home with Shirley McClean...) and I liked it a lot as I anticipated and my gf was very pleasantly surprised. It is another feelgood type sports movie about overcoming the odds a la Remember the Titans and Miracle (Although I will say I enjoyed those both more) which is always nice in my opinion. The best part of the movie is probably his caddy, Eddie, who is about 10 and is hilarious. If you like movies like Remember the Titans and Miracle you'll probably like this one a lot. If you DON'T like those kind of movies you'll probably dislike this movie on the whole. It's less thrilling and tense than the other two (even though in the other two you may have lived it and know how it turns out they still gets the heart pumping a bit, this one not so much)
