We loved it - but keep in mind, it's Disney!!!

Rating: 8/10 (4 October 2005)

I took my two daughters, ages 13 and 8 to see this movie last Saturday, and we all really enjoyed it. We are not big sports fans, but the movie is quite universal in it's theme. In the tradition of Miracle and Rocky, what it's really about is being from the wrong side of the tracks, sticking to a goal, and following your dreams even when everybody says you're crazy. It's Disney. It's a feel-good movie, so if you don't want to feel good, skip it. I read another review where the writer stated to go see "The Constant Gardner" instead because it's much better. I can't wait to see "The Constant Gardner" because I heard it's incredible, but I'm not sure we can get more apples to oranges than in trying to compare these two films. If you don't feel like thinking too hard one afternoon, and are looking for a reason to smile, go see it. The best part for me was during a scene where Vardon's ball was stuck in a puddle, and one of the spectators loudly whispered something snide within his earshot. My younger daughter, who is about as non-violent as they come, whispered to me "He should hit him with that stick." Priceless :o)