Disappointing flick ....

Rating: Null/10 (12 November 2000)

.... and I didn't have high expectations in the first place. This movie could have been solid, had the plot devices been developed. This would have meant chopping some of the golf footage out, but in my opinion, there was plenty of golf footage to snip. (And I'm an avid fan and participant; I enjoy the sport thoroughly.) The acting was, well, OK (I liked Damon) and yes, the shots were pretty. But why not delve into the subject matter involving Damon's character? Why not examine his horrors? Are we supposed to understand his character by seeing him unshaven, drinking a beer? I've seen many a person look and behave that way without going through combat .... details, please!
I'm sorry, but I don't see what was so outstanding about Will Smith's character .... making a bunch of vague statements while driving the locals crazy with his aloof attitude does not make a great role. You want good Will Smith? Watch "Six Degrees of Separation," not this. As outrageous as it sounds, Bagger's character meant very little to me in the whole scheme of things, and could have been written out! The child who admired Junuh could've spouted out the same kind of wisdom.
On a side note: I could see the boom mic on countless occasions during the first 10 or 15 minutes .... annoying!