To be one with nature....

Rating: 9/10 (3 September 2008)

I do not agree with any of the negative comments about this film. It honestly doesn't even matter who directed it, who starred in it or even how much money was spent in producing it. It doesn't really matter how the critics reviewed it, nor the fact that it lost money in the end. The most important element about this film is the storyline. The story itself is what carries the film, in my humble opinion, by virtue of its message alone. Overcoming adversity in one's life is the impetus behind the concept of the story, the "sport" itself is merely the visual aid, the vehicle. Granted, although it contains the element of a fantasy film, if you think about the forces involved whenever someone "loses faith" with his/herself, and the painstaking attempt to gain back that faith, it all boils down to being one with nature, with one's life-force being in tune with all things around them. Much the way we seek solace whenever we pray to the Almighty, or ask for help from some 'higher power', "Bagger Vance" is the culmination of every force in nature. He is the sky, the earth, the wind and the water and is manifest in the form of a human being. The movie is such an inspiration for anyone seeking approbation or, more simply, just a good feeling. Another great feature about this film is that it is for the entire family from 8 to 80, everyone has something to gain by watching this film....I think it's simply GREAT! A perfect 10!!