Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

Very good film for your young golfer. We watched this on the advice of my son's golf coach. It was very entertaining. Bobby Jones was an incredible American. I was surprised not to have heard of it. Apparently, it performed very poorly at the box office and was panned by critics. Some things get better with age I guess.

Love Bobby Jones and Jim Caveziel was the perfect actor to play him! Bobby Jones was a man of great character! He preferred to remain an amateur golfer because amateur denotes “love” and he knew his love for golf was greater than his love of money! This is a DVD that is timeless. It makes a great gift for any golfer or anyone who likes golf. Women will like it because of the respect Bobby has for women and especially the tenderness he showed when his girlfriend felt she was not in his “class”.

This movie seems a bit magical rather than serious realism. I think that's why I loved it. I appreciate stories of people who triumph in life despite physical pain and high pressure from relationships. Jim Caviziel captured the essence of who Bobby Jones was, from what I've read. The character highlights of these people were emphasized rather than just a gritty reality of dog-eat-dog in the world of golf touraments (and all other pro/amateur sports for that matter). The friendship shown in the movie were real.The music helped win me over too. Jones' ties to Scotland and The Open weren't something made up for the movie. To move someone to engage emotionally in a movie, great music aids this process. Should have won an Oscar for the music and the cinematography.It's different than The Greatest Game Every Played, which is also a great movie for different reasons. Even if you don't like golf, you'd like the movie because it's about the man and his dream.

I enjoy sports movies, albeit not really into golf. My main draw to this movie was Jim Caviezel. However, this movie was kinda boring. In the beginning it was ok, but it just seemed to drag on and on. This movie should have been at least 30-40 minutes shorter. There should have been more emphasis on his personal life. As for golf movies, I think "The Greatest Game Ever Played" with Shia LaBeouf is still the best.

This is a really good story about the golfer Bobby Jones! The struggle that Bobby has with his personal demons and his triumph over them and golf in the end is just heart warming and there's a sweet little love story to wrap it up all nice and perty. Jim Caviezel is great as Bobby. But my biggest shock, delightful surprise really about the movie was when I first heard the familiar Irish accent of Pastor Alistair Begg then saw him play Bobby's golf coach, Madison. I've listened to Pastor Alistair Begg's sermons in the past and knew he was pretty conservative so to see him act in a Hollywood film was pleasantly surprising. Overall, great movie, you won't be disappointed if you purchase.

Golf lovers, avid movie watchers, and "true story" enthusiasts, this movie is for you! The commentary alone makes this movie a "must own", while the stellar cast of both known and unknown actors makes the story of Bobby Jone's life inspiring and encouraging.Following the years of Bobby Jone's early life to his last years as an amateur golfer, this movie depicts the life of a man who never compromised, faced his difficulties, and healed the wounds of his own extended family through the pursuit of a dream. What precisely is that dream? It's for you to figure out as you watch this well written and produced film that takes you on a journey of extraordinary courage and a desire to be the BEST at what he loves the most.

What a great movie depicting a legend in golf history. Jim Caviezel did an amazing job as the title character. The costumes were accurate for the time period and beautifully done. As were the locations where it was shot. Appropriate for all ages.

I loved this movie. Jim Caviezel did it again. I guess it made more of a homerun with me because he had a slow debilitating disease, so I could relate to it perfectly. But aside from that, I think he hit on the true person of who Bobby Jones really was - a genuine, good person who gave his best to himself, the game, and his fans. Despite his degenerative health, he gave his life to his family, both immediate and married families. He pursued what he loved with every ounce of passion and decidedly chose the path of being an amateur instead of a professional. I loved the resilience he portrayed despite any misgivings he may have had during the course of his life. I wish I were more like that. This is a great film - watch it!

Really enjoyed this. The era is evoked beautifully and justice is done to one of golf's absolute greats, some would say greatest. His life story is remarkable enough without being 'Hollywood-ized' and thankfully this film seems to stay very close to the facts.

I found this a highly watchable film despite not being a golfer, basically because I love what I call my True Life Inspirational collection.This is a tale of true life from a bygone sports era (the 1930s) and I enjoyed a real buzz of excitement from seeing how this young talent rose & made himself a special place in the game. A good family film and a confidence builder for anyone (young people, especially) who are trying to achieve excellence in a sport or other activity.

Really good film about the Golfing life of Bobby Jones and the other amateur and Pro Golfers he competed against.Hard to put 25+ years of someones life into and hour and a half but this film does it beautifully.I am now going to buy his autobiography to learn more about this remarkable man.

The story in mild colours of Mr. Robert Jones Jr., graduated in engineering and English literature, then lawyer, not least amateur unrivalled golf player.Very pleasant for a nice couple of hours with the family, well executed for those who love golf and nice golf courses (great photography). Maybe it lacks a bit of depth but still I recommend it

very enjoyable what a fantastic golfer and man.