EXCELLED IN EXCELLENCE

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2002)

I was totally mesmerized with this movie from the beginning until the end. I delayed watching this movie for a long time thinking it was of little value and presumably extremely boring. Boy was I wrong. Robert Redford not only directed a masterpiece, I believe he got the most out of his actors- especially the primary ones. I was totally impressed with Will Smith's role. I was expecting a Step-Fetchit character (one of the reasons why I put off viewing the movie for so long) but the writer and director gave Smith's character substance. The Legend of Bagger Vance was worth watching and now I'm willing to add it to my video library. This movie definitely leaves you with a good feeling and though two hours long, I certainly didn't notice it.
I highly recommend it for all. It gets a 10/10.