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The Legend of Bagger Vance, 2000

The Legend of Bagger Vance

English

USA

Rating:6.5
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Profile of The Legend of Bagger Vance

The mood of The Legend of Bagger Vance is uplifting, touching, and emotional. The plot centers around an athlete and trainer, underdogs, and contests and competitions. It is a drama, independent, and sports movie. Stylistically, The Legend of Bagger Vance includes a voice over. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The setting is Georgia and the USA. The Legend of Bagger Vance happens in the 1930s. It is based on a book. It is especially suggested for a date night.

Summary of The Legend of Bagger Vance

THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE, based on the book of the same title by Steve Pressfield, uses golf as the basis for this spiritual tale of friendship, self-discovery, and faith. His incredible prowess at the game of golf makes young Rannulph Junuh (Matt Damon) the pride of Savannah, Georgia in 1916. When Junuh enlists and is sent overseas to fight in World War I, the reality of war proves too much for him. Rather than return to Savannah a broken man, he simply disappears, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, feisty socialite Adele Invergordon (Charlize Theron). When Junuh finally does return to Savannah in 1931, he is coerced into representing his hometown in a golf tournament against legends Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen. But Junuh has lost his swing, and only begins to find it again with the help of Bagger Vance (Will Smith), a mysterious drifter who appears out of the night and offers his services as a caddy. Ultimately, Vance is a spiritual force, teaching Junuh not only about the game, but also about life in this beautifully filmed work directed by Robert Redford (ORDINARY PEOPLE, THE HORSE WHISPERER). Jack Lemmon narrates and makes a brief appearance in the film.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 29 October 2000
Runtime: 126 min

Cast and Crew

Will Smith as Bagger Vance in The Legend of Bagger Vance
Will Smith

as Bagger Vance

Matt Damon as Rannulph Junuh in The Legend of Bagger Vance
Matt Damon

as Rannulph Junuh

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The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Will Smith, J. Michael Moncrief and Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Will Smith, J. Michael Moncrief and Matt Damon in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
J. Michael Moncrief as Hardy Greaves in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
J. Michael Moncrief as Hardy Greaves in The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

Clips

The Legend of Bagger Vance
The Legend of Bagger Vance: Official Trailer

Critics Reviews

TV Guide
Some brilliant human moments do emerge, and there's nothing wrong with a reminder to live life in harmony, and not to beat yourself up.
USA Today
Molasses-paced fable.
Likely to see
Not for me

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