The Greatest Game Ever Played | 
 enlarge | Director: Bill Paxton
Actors: James Paxton, Tom Rack, Armand Laroche, Peter Hurley, Gregory Terlecki
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 1647
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 121
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 786936277920
UPC: 786936277920
EAN: 0786936277920
ASIN: B000CNFC76
Theatrical Release Date: September 30, 2005
Release Date: April 11, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Based on a true story, an amateur golfer from a working class family upsets his hero and defending British champion at the U.S. Open.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 11-APR-2006
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com
You wouldn't think a movie that uses the game of golf as a metaphor for class struggle could be so entertaining. The Greatest Game Ever Played stars the charming Shia LaBeouf (Holes) as Francis Ouimet, a golfer who, in 1913, rose from caddy to U.S. Open champion at the age of 20--despite the resistance of the powers that be, who thought it unseemly for a lower-class plebian to play the sport of gentlemen. Ouimet's main competitor is Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane, The Hours), a British professional, still considered one of the greatest players of all time, who fought his own class battles. The two go head to head in a genuinely gripping match, deftly balanced against the juxtapositions of their personal struggles. Is it sentimental and formulaic? Is the outcome a foregone conclusion? Yes, but it doesn't matter--formulas exist because, when executed with verve and dexterity, they work. Bill Paxton, best known as an actor (One False Move, Apollo 13), steps into the director's chair and hits all the right notes, aided by an excellent cast playing colorful characters, a vivid recreation of the time period, glowing cinematography, and an expert pace. The Greatest Game Ever Played works. --Bret Fetzer
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 inspiration for the true golf fan and player March 27, 2008
Good family entertainment and an inspiration for golf fans or players. Have watched it twice while my son, who has just taken up golf has watched it 4-5 times.
 Great movie, and very inspiring March 12, 2008
This is one of those stories that makes you feel good, and is filled with inspiration and hope. This movie is great for almost any age, entertaining, and even a bit educational (economic-class discrimination, and common attitudes pertaining social-order at that time, are highlighted). Overall, a big thumbs-up for this movie -- a good, inspiring, family film that basically says "follow your heart".
Great even if you don't care for golf March 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an uncomplicated and pleasant movie that gives you a little bit of everything: Comedy, drama, class clash, romance, father/son struggle and a feel good ending. The acting was perfect by all, especially the kid caddy who deserves an oscar for his comical and endearing performance. He had us laughing out loud everytime he opened his mouth.
Great for kids too - there is no gratuitous sex, violence or langauge.
Even if golf isn't your "thing" (it's certainly not mine!), I think you will enjoy this emminantly likeable movie.
Love This Movie March 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a wonderful movie. The photography, the story, the character and acting. I am not a big golfing fan but the storyline is a "you can do it!" and entertaining for the whole family. Stephen Dillane does an excellent job, as usual. The animated golf ball to make you feel you are with the ball in the air is awesome. Wonderful creativity to move you through the game. And bringing a happy tear in the ending tops it off for me.
Why mess with the ending? February 22, 2008
A great movie I saw on cable and was ready to buy to watch again when I went to the US Open site and saw that Ouimet did win the playoff but not by a hanging put on 18. Why can't Hollywood believe that we appreciate reality and don't need a phony finale. They are just like the club members who offered his 10-year-old caddie (really) money for him to change caddies...if that was real!
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