In the end, of course, the movie wasnt about golf so much as finding oneself. Ben affleck, matt damon, adam driver film the last duel. Matt damon and luciana barroso are hollywoods best couple. The legend of bagger vance is a 2000 american sports comedydrama film directed by robert redford, starring will smith, matt damon, and. But looking to take creative control of his own career, he and partnerincrime ben affleck wrote good will hunting, earning the. It is the fourth film in smiths view askewniverse series. Dreesen has guesthosted the late show with david letterman and would have been joined by other tv hostgolfers including maury povich 1. His incredible prowess at the game of golf makes young rannulph junuh matt damon the pride of savannah, georgia in 1916. It is the fourth film in smith s view askewniverse series. The legend of bagger vance vhs, 2001 for sale online ebay. The legend of bagger vance, based on the book of the same title by steve pressfield, uses golf as the basis for this spiritual tale of friendship, selfdiscovery, and faith. Not only can he talk with pride about his starring role in robert redfords the legend of bagger vance, but during the week of the films opening.
World war i hero and former golf pro named rannulph junuh matt damon. The legend of bagger vance is a sports drama film from actor and director, robert redford. But, after careful consideration, redford decided that the movie would work better. Will smith and matt damon in the legend of bagger vance. Will smith portrays a calm, pure, quietly loving god opposite matt damons tormented, hasbeen golfer plagued by the agony of the part he. Look how silky this movie is, and how completely in command of its tone. The legend of bagger vance quotes, movie quotes movie. Most of the movie is about an epic golf tournament, but it is not a sports movie in any conventional sense. Brian ohalloran and jeff anderson, stars of the first. World war i hero and former golf pro named rannulph junuh matt. Will smiths movies, ranked worst to best rolling stone. The three leads matt damon as junuh, will smith as bagger, and charlize theron as the. In 1931, adele invergordon charlize theron, a beautiful heiress, inherits a spectacular golf course.
The 10 best matt damon movie performances taste of. Set against the backdrop of a golf tournament in 1930s georgia where a white war hero. This movie has the exact feel of those other feelgood movies that have come before it. Matt damon, along with ben affleck, are both good friends of the infamous cult director kevin smith.
Bagger vance, a mysterious character, helps the traumatized champion to be once again the unbeatable champion he used to be. Finally, the legend of bagger vance script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the matt damon and will smith golf movie. Im not the biggest fan of that whole golfasmysticism stuff. Will smith, matt damon, charlize theron, bruce mcgill. He finds the game futile until his caddy, bagger vance will smith, teaches him the secret of the authentic golf stroke which turns out also to be the secret to mastering any challenge and finding meaning in life. But will smith and matt damon are extremely likable actors. As eric mentioned, the first shot of damon, shows him in smoky shadows. The legend of bagger vance is a film starring will smith, matt damon and charlize theron. The legend of bagger vance 2000 movie mistakes, goofs. The legend of bagger vance 2000 trailer hd will smith. It almost made me cry, which very rarely ever happens. They appear in four of his films set in the interconnected fictional view askewniverse world. Rannulph junuh matt damon was a gifted amateur golfer from savannah, ga, until traumatic experiences during world war i shattered his confidence and sent him into a spiral of alcoholism. Set against the backdrop of a golf tournament in 1930s georgia where a white war hero is competing for the championship with the help of his black caddie, bagger vance, who possesses the secret of the perfect swing.
With will smith, matt damon, charlize theron, bruce mcgill. The legend of bagger vance 2000 movie mistakes, goofs and. Set against the backdrop of a golf tournament in 1930s georgia, this is the classic joumey of a hero damon who falls into darkness through some disconnect wi. A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the us open in order to win the heart of his successful rivals girlfriend.
I will be back to watch this movie again and again, since ive found it worth. A novel of golf and the game of life by steven pressfield. I have always been a huge fan of classic movies, especially those made before 1960. Junuh, a world war i veteran who disappears after a horrible experience on the battlefields of europe. The legend of bagger vance stars will smith as a caddy who becomes a spiritual guide and guardian angel for a troubled young man, who finds redemption on the golf course. Will smith portrays a calm, pure, quietly loving god opposite matt damon s tormented, hasbeen golfer plagued by the agony of the part he. Bagger vance will smith, teaches him the secret of the authentic golf stroke which turns.
Dec 21, 2015 on some level, director robert redfords film about a shellshocked wwi veteran matt damon learning to love golf again with the help of a mysterious caddie smiith, is elegantly made, with. Director robert redford has shown a particular skill for unfolding this kind of story in films such as ordinary people and the horse whisperer, and he is in fine form with the legend of bagger vance as well. In 1931, adele invergordon charlize theron, a beautiful heiress who once loved junuh, inherits a spectacular but financially ailing golf course after the suicide of her father. He is ranked among forbes magazines most bankable stars and is one of the highestgrossing actors of all time. The 10 best golf films of all time national club golfer. He finds the game futile until his caddy, bagger vance will smith, teaches him the secret of the authentic golf stroke which turns out also to be the secret to. The movie stars will smith, matt damon, charlize theron, bruce mcgill, and joel gretsch.
The 5 best and the 5 worst films of matt damon joe. And she also persuades rannulph junuh matt damon, who was the. Before his breakout with good will hunting, matt damon was already something of an actor to watch, showing versatility as a gaunt military medic in courage under fire and as a determined law school grad in the rainmaker. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in the legend of bagger vance 2000. Throw in charlize theron and, even if the plot isnt much, you at least have plenty to look at. The legend of bagger vance by robert redford robert. A downandout golfer attempts to recover his game and his life with help from a.
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The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. But, for some reason the legend of bagger vance seemed to be one of the better films of that genre. On some level, director robert redfords film about a shellshocked wwi veteran matt damon learning to love golf again with the help of a mysterious. Dec 11, 2018 the legend of bagger vance is a sports drama film from actor and director, robert redford. Will smith, matt damon, the legend of bagger vance, 2000 bph6m3 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. He finds the game futile until his caddy, bagger vance will smith. Set in savannah, georgia, during the early 30s, the story charts the redemption of disillusioned world war i veteran and former golf champion rannulph junuh matt damon, who emerges from selfimposed obscurity in an exhibition match against legendary golfers. Rannulph junah matt damon, reluctantly agrees to play a game of golf. Matt damon for the legend of bagger vance dark horizons. In this robert redforddirected film set during the great depression, adele invergordon charlize theron creates a highstakes golf match to garner publicity for her family course. A downandout golfer attempts to recover his game and his life with help from a mystical caddy.
And one is bagger vance will smith, a caddy who appears out of. Rannulph junuh matt damon is a gifted golfer from savannah, ga, until traumatic experiences during world war i shatter his confidence. The legend of bagger vance this movie certainly has star power with hollywood heavyweights will smith, matt damon and charlize theron filling the three most prominent roles under the directing watch of robert redford. Live events 1 episode 2012 the curse of oak island. Ben affleck, matt damon and adam driver are dialing things way back to the 0s, that is for their next film the trio are on the set of ridley scotts next period drama, the last duel. Barrosos anonymity, and her steadfast determination to keep it that way, is also a major factor in making their relationship work. Rannulph junuh, a former golfer wounded during world war i, has to practice a lot to find back his lost swing movement. The legend of bagger vance is a 2000 american sports comedydrama film directed by robert redford, starring will smith, matt damon, and charlize theron. Set in savannah, georgia, during the early 30s, the story charts the redemption of disillusioned world war i veteran and former golf champion rannulph junuh matt damon, who emerges from selfimposed obscurity in an exhibition match against legendary golfers bobby jones joel gretsch and walter hagen bruce mcgill. All actors will smith, matt damon, charlize theron, bruce mcgill, joel gretsch, j. One who graduated from obscure actor to hollywood icon in just a few years, matt damon became an instant sensation when he cowrote and starred in good will hunting with longtime buddy and collaborator ben affleck. The screenplay by jeremy leven is based on the 1995 book the legend of bagger vance. The legend of bagger vance by robert redford robert redford.
Will smith, matt damon, charlize theron, bruce mcgill, joel gretsch. Most of the movie is about an epic golf tournament, but it is not a sports movie in. The movie is based on the 1995 book by steven pressfield of the same title. As for matt damon himself, i agree with eric in that he is not and never has been one of my favorite actors. Matt damon and will smith combine forces to produce a heartwarming story of personal fulfillment and triumph over lifes many obstacles. The legend of bagger vance starring will smith and matt. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of legend of bagger vance. This movie just touches a nerve about life and how we sometimes get lost and need to find our way back. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies.
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