The Greatest Game Ever Played!!!
"The Greatest Game Ever Played" a movie on golf is probably one of my all time favorite movies. It is based on a true story of Francis Ouimet,an American who won the 1913 US open. An amateur golfer who went on to win the championship against British players named Harry Vardon and Ted Ray. It was a matter of pride for Americans who eventually retained their cup.
Movie is quite inspiring as Francis was a common peasant's son and went on to become a champion against his own role model(Harry Vardon). The best character of the movie which I found was the caddy Eddie who was hardly 10 years. His enthusiasm, charisma, maturity for a 10 year old is commendable.
It all starts when Francis's parents have bought a house on the edge of the 17th hole of 'The Country Club' in Brookline, Massachusetts. All his young life Francis was a caddy and then went on to become the most admired Golfer of his time.
Shia LaBeouf has done an outstanding job in playing character of Francis. Stephen Dillane in the role of Harry Vardon is just superb.
What really struck me in the movie is what really makes true champions or rather true sportsman. A so called gentleman's game that Golf is and how a caddy plays it to perfection. Harry Vardon's composure in all situations, his appreciation towards his opponents (however small or big his opponent is) shows what true characters are made of. There is one dialogue where in he says he plays not for the sake of money nor for his country's sake but for the sheer pleasure of being the best and to retain it. I liked this the most.
Wonderful movie to watch!! Don't miss the game.
Movie is quite inspiring as Francis was a common peasant's son and went on to become a champion against his own role model(Harry Vardon). The best character of the movie which I found was the caddy Eddie who was hardly 10 years. His enthusiasm, charisma, maturity for a 10 year old is commendable.
It all starts when Francis's parents have bought a house on the edge of the 17th hole of 'The Country Club' in Brookline, Massachusetts. All his young life Francis was a caddy and then went on to become the most admired Golfer of his time.
Shia LaBeouf has done an outstanding job in playing character of Francis. Stephen Dillane in the role of Harry Vardon is just superb.
What really struck me in the movie is what really makes true champions or rather true sportsman. A so called gentleman's game that Golf is and how a caddy plays it to perfection. Harry Vardon's composure in all situations, his appreciation towards his opponents (however small or big his opponent is) shows what true characters are made of. There is one dialogue where in he says he plays not for the sake of money nor for his country's sake but for the sheer pleasure of being the best and to retain it. I liked this the most.
Wonderful movie to watch!! Don't miss the game.
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