The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)
July 12, 2009 :: Posted by - golf course :: Category - Buying Guide
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You wouldn’t think a movie that uses the game of golf as a metaphor for class struggle could be so entertaining. The Greatest Game Ever Played stars the charming Shia LaBeouf (Holes) as Francis Ouimet, a golfer who, in 1913, rose from caddy to U.S. Open champion at the age of 20–despite the resistance of the powers that be, who thought it unseemly for a lower-class plebian to play the sport of gentlemen. Ouimet’s main competitor is Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane, The Hour (more…)
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June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Greatest Game Ever Played
I purchased this movie for a friend who loves playing golf. I wanted to cheer him up since his both kidneys are not working an he has to go through dialysis twice a week.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Show!
The Greatest Game Ever Played is by far the greatest movie ever made. Don’t bother renting it just go ahead an buy it even if you haven’t seen in. You wont be disappointed.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
What could have been
After seeing this film on the golf channel, I got the book it was based on by Mark Frost. As an avid golfer, the gulf between book and film was beyond cavernous.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quick delivery and Received Exactly as told. Great Condition!
The delivery was very quick. The DVD is new and received in a sealed container. I am very happy with the purchase. Great to work with.
thank you
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest Movie Ever Rented!
This movie awakens the slumbering soul, heats up the hungry heart and leaves you teary-eyed at the end.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Greatest Game Ever Played DVD review
This is based upon a true story of a poor boy living across the street from an exclusive golf course in the 1930′s who caddied as a boy.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect movie for the whole family
Wonderful story, funny and engaging characters. I don’t play golf, but found this just a wonderful movie. Unique shots caught on tape.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Greatest Game Ever Played
This was one of the best movies I’ve watched. It is a heart-warming, family friendly (especially for the kids) movie.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Golf Movie for the Family
This goes well with a matching movie – Bobby Jones, Stroke of Genius – the true story of a golf contest.
Even if you don’t love golf, you’ll enjoy it.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
An all-around enjoyable, uplifting movie.
I rented this on a whim after seeing Stephen Dillane–whose work I’ve taken an interest in since his fantastic portrayal of Thomas Jefferson in the HBO miniseries “John Adams”–on…