The Legend of Bagger Vance [Region 2] | ![The Legend of Bagger Vance [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21M0TWB96CL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Robert Redford
Actors: Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Bruce McGill, Joel Gretsch
Category: DVD
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Rating:  156 reviews
Sales Rank: 159885
Format: PAL
Languages: German (Original Language), English (Original Language), German (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 126 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1994308
EAN: 4010232008305
ASIN: B00005MFOB
Theatrical Release Date: November 3, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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The Legend of Bagger Vance doesn't break any new ground, but with Steven Pressfield's inspirational novel to guide them, director Robert Redford and screenwriter Jeremy Leven have tilled fertile soil with a graceful touch. Redford does for golf what A River Runs Through It did for fly-fishing: the sport is a conduit for a philosophy of living, and Redford achieves the small miracle of making golf a central metaphor that's visually compelling. 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 self-imposed obscurity in an exhibition match against legendary golfers Bobby Jones (Joel Gretsch) and Walter Hagen (Bruce McGill). Having earlier abandoned the socialite (Charlize Theron) who has organized the tournament to promote her late father's spectacular golf resort, Junuh now depends on the support of a young fan (perfectly cast newcomer J. Michael Moncrief) and the mysterious Bagger Vance (Will Smith), a smiling Jiminy Cricket who serves as Junuh's caddy, golf guru, and Socratic angel of mercy. As Junuh regains the "authentic swing" he feared was lost forever, Redford guides his splendid cast through a spiritual journey that is specific to the discipline of golf and yet potently universal. As always, Redford also conveys his respect for nature and the rhythms of life as well as a sweet nostalgia for simpler times and purer values. With the casting of Jack Lemmon as the film's present-day narrator and elderly version of Moncrief's character, The Legend of Bagger Vance gains even greater dignity and, indeed, the glowing aura of legend. --Jeff Shannon
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 Quick delivery! March 14, 2010
Carol A. Franco
I'm pleased that I received my DVD purchase within just a few days. The shipment was to take two days; however, because of the snowstorm over the Valentine's Day weekend, the DVD arrived 3 days later than promised. But I am still a satisfied customer, because I was able to track the delivery and could see that everything possible was being done to get the package to me.
PS: Amazon.com was the only place I could find this particular DVD and the price was right!
Carol Franco/Nazareth, PA
Suits us to a 'tee' February 18, 2010
rubytuesday
My husband and I are not golfers; nor do we watch the sport. We happne upon this movie when channel hopping and it immediately peaked our interest. We both absolutely loved this movie, so much so, that I had to add it to our collection to watch again at my leisure. It is filled with symoblism and parallelisms and can bring different messages to diffeent individuals. My hubby loves the old westerns and Clint Eastwood movies but he even recommended this movie to some of our friends. He also enjoys certain historically based movies. I think, because he had heard of the two golf pros, he liked the story line in the movie that was able to keep his interest. I enjoy movies with some historical insertion, (i.e. Titanic and crime novel types). I was intrigued by the spiritualism. The little boy n the film stole the show, not to mention the artisty of the lead actors. To top it off, I understand that this was the great Jack Lemon's last film. For the entertainment value and the price of the DVD, it was well worth the cost. After watching the movie, I was moved to do more research on its professional critiques and was surprised (but in a sense could understand) some being offended by Will Smith's role; however, I was looking beyond the person, an into his portrayal of that spirit. I would rate this 5 stars if I could.
The Legend of Bagger Vance February 3, 2010
Lynora Carrigan (Millsap, TX.)
Excellent movie. Very moving and tells a great story, which happens to be ture. My husband and son play golf, and they really like this movie. They watch it constantly. I, not being a golfer loved this movie too. I would suggest this movie to all.
Good February 2, 2010
Dorothy P. Parker (Hernando, MS)
I got the product in about three weeks. It was just as described. If I could have gotten it quicker, I would have rated "Excellent". I'm a little impatient :)-
This movie is really uplifting October 8, 2009
K. Foster
Of course, (no pun intended) I am not into golf. But this movie is not really about golf. It is about how playing golf is like the way we "play out" life. Loved it. Some great sound bites to take along with you as you work at this consciousness we call "life".
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