This "golf as life" allegory works like a champ

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2009)

The film is based on a book by Steven Pressfield, which I did read but don't remember too well. In fact, I only remember that the screenplay, by Jeremy Leven, is considerably different... and better. It's better in the sense that everything in the story integrates around the decline and redemption of the character of Rannulph Junuh. His conflict represents the challenge we all face in "finding our authentic swing." The message from Junuh's above statement to Hardy is excellence in life only comes from facing your fears and doing the right thing.
As one who plays the game of golf with some competence, I really appreciate the film-making technology of Bagger Vance.
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