Review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) by Martina C — 09 May 2008

Great movie and great story of courage and determination. Loved the suspense. Shia LaBeouf does a great job as Francis Quimet.

This review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) was written by Martina C on 09 May 2008.

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