Review of The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) by Jason S — 16 Apr 2009

A very nice story. Uplifting and simply enjoyable.

This review of The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) was written by Jason S on 16 Apr 2009.

The Legend of Bagger Vance has generally received positive reviews.

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The real sparks are between Damon and the mischievously enigmatic Smith, who dispenses wisdom like a cross between Krishnamurti and Uncle Remus…

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By Wes M (262) on 11 Mar 2013

I hear you lost your swing. I guess we got to go find it. Hmm. well, I can't believe I'm saying this, but Happy Gilmore was more enjoyable…

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This is one of those films where every critic has enjoyed it, but it fails to truly capture your imagination…

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I didn't get to see the whole movie, the parts of it I did see had me stumped for words. so I give what I did enjoy ,5 stars…

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By Tony B (947) on 10 Jan 2015

Using the game of golf as a spiritual metaphor is beautifully executed by Redford who, naturally, tweaks Pressfields book to reach a wider…

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