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Summary: Set against the backdrop of a golf tournament in 1930's Georgia, this is the classic joumey of a hero who falls into darkness through some disconnect with his soul, and then of his coming back into the light with the help of a spiritual guide.
This is a movie about golf. No. It's about life. No. It's about war. No. It's about love. No. It's about a Magical Negro caddy (?????) who changes the run down life of an ex golfer who is traumatized by the war. It features the following: Great acting, great script, great.... Waaaaaaaah I can't even fake it. It's terrible. REALLY REALLY fucking terrible. The child actor is one of the WORST I've EVER seen, and the whole movie is a mess on more then one level. Stay waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay clear.
"Hmm, I wonder if this magical Negro archetype can help me improve my putting. Well, seeing as this is the most predictable movie about magical Negroes and golf ever made, I suppose the answer would be 'yes.'"
Not very inspired, pretty manipulating towards the audience regarding tthings they can decipher for themselves and are not really that hard to decipher...
Old fashioned fable feels like the sort of film Redford might have starred in back in the 70s & 80s - Damon even spookily resembles him in some shots. Quite charming and handsomely produced and crafted (with a fine performance from Smith), but sluggish pacing is a liability at times, and awkward imposition of supernatural elements doesn't quite work (and although Lemmon is wonderful in his final screen appearance, his narration is not really necessary). A mixed bag to be sure but enjoyable.