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Saturday, December 20, 2008

The Greatest Game Ever Played (Movie)

Francis Ouimet--Father of Golf in America

American amateur Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBeouf) takes on a 1913 U.S. Open field that includes the formidable British golfer Harry Vardon.

I am not a golf fan but found "The Greatest Game Ever Played" absorbing all the same, partly because of the human element, partly because Paxton and his technicians have used every trick in the book to dramatize the flight and destination of the golf balls.

In the main role (played by Shia LaBeouf) nailed it wonderfully, bringing the audience into his heart and dreams. The cute little side-kick caddy(played by Joshua Flitter) added the comic relief and catalyst that makes the whole movie really come together.

Nice clean entertainment.

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