Loved This Movie

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2005)

The Greatest Game Ever Played, a heartwarming and uplifting movie for the entire family, was obviously a labor of love for the director. As a non-golfer myself, I was totally enthralled with young Francis Ouimet, a caddy, playing against the best in the world in 1913. He was an immigrant's son and a real American hero who transformed golf from a sport for merely the wealthy. Shia Labeouf, who portrayed Francis, gave the part his all, and we cheered him on as he went up against the snobs at the country club. Labeouf managed to capture the essence of Francis Ouimet, and it was exciting to watch. Take your date, children, or grandchildren. They'll all love it!