Everybody ruled him out as a golfer. His father hated his passion for game. He had no background to claim a spot. And... In the most important game of his life, he was pitted against his childhood idol. The game that was destined to change Golf forever, it was the greatest game ever played. Based book with the same title on early days of legendary golfer Francis Ouimet, the movie was directed by famed actor-director Bill Paxton.
Francis, a young boy from an under privileged immigrant family, grew as a caddy in a nearby golf course. When he gets his first chance, his nerves ditches him and leaves him to lead a below par life. One fine day, luck decides to embrace him with a new lease of life in from of US Open. His father is not supportive but mother and friend-cum-caddy Eddie sticks with him. In the game which mattered the most, he ties for the grand finale against Ted Ray and Harry Vardon, two seasoned players from Britain. Will he make the most out of it? Another underdog tale that would hold your breath, even though you know that the climax would be.
Shia LaBeouf as Francis and Josh Flitter as Eddie steals the show. Their chemistry as Golfer-caddy is simply amazing. Though a kid, Josh leaves a deep long-lasting impact on viewers. Bill Paxton played with fire. This was a difficult movie to pull off. Most successful underdog-sports movies are loud and Dolby friendly. Golf is game from the other planet. Bill did a brilliant job. The script and direction, both are extremely crisp and makes the movie a pleasant affair.
Written By: Sujoy Ghosh
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