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The Legend Of Bagger Vance [2001] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Robert Redford Actors: Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Bruce McGill, Joel Gretsch Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£12.99~~ Buy New: £2.74 as of 23/11/2009 01:19 GMT details You Save: £10.25 (79%) New (17) Used (9) from £2.32 Seller: twentyfiveorless Rating: 13 reviews Sales Rank: 4384 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 121 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5039036008204 ASIN: B00005UWNC Theatrical Release Date: November 3, 2000 Release Date: February 11, 2002 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Based on the bestselling novel by Steven Pressfield, IThe Legend of Bagger Vance/I is a beguiling addition to the tiny genre of feel-good mystical sports movies. In Georgia at the height of the Depression, Adele Invergordon (Charlise Theron) organises a golf tournament to publicise her inherited luxury hotel/golf course. Taking part are two genuine golf stars of the period, together with one-time Southern sporting hero, Rannulph Junuh (Matt Damon). Shattered by the Great War, Junuh has retreated into a bottle and it is up to a local boy, Hardy Greaves (an excellent J Michael Moncrief making his screen debut, and as an old man Jack Lemmon in his final film) and caddy Bagger Vance (Will Smith) to help him find his lost swing. p Though it is never made explicit, Vance is an angel and the film is really about redemption, the golf scenes being a not exactly subtle metaphor for life itself. Some may find it corny and unoriginal; the movie has much in common with director Robert Redford's own IThe Natural/I (1984) as well as IHeaven Can Wait/I (1978) and IField of Dreams/I (1989). Yet after a clunky opening IBagger Vance/I finds its swing and proves a delightful light romantic drama, with gorgeous cinematography, fine performances and a wonderful score by Rachel Portman. p BOn the DVD:/B IThe Legend of Bagger Vance/I on disc has an anamorphic transfer of the original 1.85-1 image, and though a little dark is very sharp and filled with detail and vibrant colours. The Dolby Digital 5.1 sound does everything expected, being atmospheric and showcasing the score to good effect. Extras are a four-minute interview with Robert Redford and a three-minute "featurette" which is really an extended trailer to complement the teaser and conventional trailer also included. There are several pages of electronic press kit production notes, and biographies and filmographies of 18 of the film's stars and production personnel. As Redford believes commentaries and in-depth behind the scenes features ruin the magic of the movies this is as extensive a collection as is likely to appear. Finally there is a truly appalling trailer for the DVD of IButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid/I. --IGary S Dalkin/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next » Wonderful movie, touching and mysterious. January 13, 2002 9 out of 9 found this review helpful One of the very many questions asked.... who is Bagger Vance?? A guardian angel, or just some gifted bloke? I love this movie; the story is wonderful, and the starring roles are played by some of the best.brThe picture and sound is of a high quality, and I can still watch it over and over again, glued to my chair, as if watching it for the very first time.brMatt Damon plays Mr. Junah, a golfing champion who returns from the first World War a changed man, a man without his swing. When Bagger Vance (Smith) appears from nowhere and helps him find it, Junah also finds his old self, and confronts his fears of the past. brIt really is a remarkable and special film, one that should be seen by all. brI'm still asking mysef.......who is Bagger Vance?? I hope you enjoy it; I know I did. One of the best films that has ever been...or ever will be. July 15, 2002 Mrs L K Bullen 5 out of 5 found this review helpful I watch a lot of films including things such as The Sixth Sense and The Green Mile. However this film is just as good as any of those two and deserves to be one of the classics. When Bagger Vance (Will Smith) helps a past golf champion (Matt Damon) to find his swing after fighting in the war I was on the edge of my seat. When I first heard that this was a film about golf I almost had second thoughts about watching it. Thank god I did! With an inspirational script and soundtrack this is a film that everyone should watch! It's time for you to see the field! March 1, 2004 Steven K (Plymouth, Devon United Kingdom) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful Being a golf fan i was obviously interested by this film from the start, but when i sat down and watched it, i got far more than i expected. This i can say without doubt is a wonderful film which doesn't simply describe the trial and tribulations of a golf game, it takes you on a feel good, soul searching journey. Matt Damon's character must take a step outside himself and look within himself and find out who he really is and come to terms with his inner demons that have plagued his existence since he left for the war. This truly is a film that must be seen, Will Smith as Bagger Vance is quite simply superb, he has an amazing spiritual vibe throughout and it is in my opinion his best performance alongside his role as Ali! The cast has a wonderful blend and it does make you look at your life and put it in perspective! Although it doesn't sound it, it is a film that can appeal to everyone and is a must see! "It's just you,the ball and the hole." March 27, 2004 Mr D Rogers (Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful this has got to be one of the greatest sporting films ever made!will smith as bagger vance gives the performance of his life!jack lemmon narrating gives it that extra special feeling to it and matt damon is quite superb!WELL DONE Misunderstood by all February 26, 2007 C. Spalding (Sussex, England) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful This is not a film about golf or caddies or anything that it initially seems. It is about life and and Hindu philosophy. Bagger Vance in based on the Sanskrit text from the Mahabharata called the Bhagavad Gita. This story is a discussion of Hindu philosophy between the god Krishna (here Bagger Vance played by Will Smith) and Arjuna (here the character R. Juner played by Matt Damon). The Bhagavad Gita begins before the start of the climactic battle at Kurukshetra and Bagger Vance starts before the battle between two of the greatest golfing gods of their day Ben Hogan and Bobby Jones. Despite the potentially deep philosophical meanings of the film, the screenplay is well adapted and provides great cinematography and a good story. Bear with it and you will be rewarded with a great film about life (and a bit about golf too). Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next »

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