Review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) by Patrick B — 10 Jan 2008

Quite good. A surprisingly lot of special effects for a golf movie. Very fast paced too.

This review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) was written by Patrick B on 10 Jan 2008.

The Greatest Game Ever Played has generally received positive reviews.

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