Bobby Jones, Stroke of Genius (Special Edition)

Starring:James Caviezel, Claire Forlani, Jeremy Northam, Malcolm McDowell, Aidan Quinn, Brett Rice, Connie Ray, Devon Gearhart, Bubba Lewis, Dan Albright, Paul Freeman, Alistair Begg, Hilton McRae, Elizabeth Omilami, Brian F. Durkin, John Shepherd, Happy LaShelle, Allen O'Reilly, Larry Thompson (II), Tim Ware
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD

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Anyone who's ever been passionate about golf will find something to admire in Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, a staidly reverent biopic about one of the game's greatest champions. In the title role, Jim Caviezel suffers almost as much as he did in The Passion of the Christ, portraying Jones--who made history by winning golf's elusive Grand Slam (four top tournaments in less than four months) in 1930--as a passionately committed golfer who silently endured chronic pain (a spinal disorder prompted his early retirement at age 28), stomach ailments, emotional torment, and borderline alcoholism while maintaining amateur status in the sport he so magnificently dominated. Jeremy Northam brings much-needed levity and rakish style as Jones' friend and rival golfer Walter Hagen, and Malcolm McDowell adds colorful character as Jones' friend and biographer O.B. Keeler while Claire Forlani suffers the typical biopic plight of the hero's wife, who offers compassionate empathy while wishing Jones had more time for family. With repetitive golf scenes and a somber tone of martyrdom, Bobby Jones was partially financed by Jones' estate, which may explain its respectable dullness and instant fate as a box-office dud. Still, director Rowdy (Road House) Herrington is clearly enamored of his subject, and some of that enthusiasm shines through the gloom. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Excellent movie for real golf lovers.......2007-03-19

My husband, an avid golfer, has watched this movie several times.

Bobby Jones, Stroke of Genius.......2007-01-27

A great golf film ... if one loves golf you have to enjoy this movie ... the critics bashed it for the usual reasons .. story line, acting, etc., and true, there are NO car chases or car crashes, no buildings get blown up, and there are few if any four letter words ... but a very enjoyable movie .... which the whole family can watch in comfort ... highly recommended for the golf "nut" in the family.

Bobby Jones, Stroke of Genius.......2007-01-03

Excellent movie; my husband and I already owned the movie. Being raised in a golfing family (my dad and his brothers played with Sam Snead when they were kids), and went to see Bobby Jones play. We are golf fanatics, and have always been great fans of Bobby Jones. This movie is a very realistic interpretation of his life. I bought another copy to give to my remaining uncle (he's 90!) and he has watched it 5 times since we gave it to him. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a TRUE legend of golf whose talent outshines all there is today. Jim Caviezel gave a spectactular performance!

Stroke of Genius.......2006-08-20

I'm not a golfing buff, but found the story and golf very good.
I enjoyed this movie very much.

bobby jones, stoke of a genius.......2006-07-25

Great movie about golf. Just wish the language would have been cleaner.

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