Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

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Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

PG

2004

2h 6m

Biography

Drama

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This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer Bobby Jones (Jim Caviezel). Rising quickly from amateur to legend, Jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an extraordinary number of tournaments. When it appears that Jones is having problems balancing his golfing career with the rest of his life, he consults his devoted wife, Mary (Claire Forlani), and must make the difficult decision of staying in the game or retiring.

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Critics Consensus

This earnest, monotonous biopic lacks dramatic tension and simplifies Jones' life.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Bobby Jones deserves a better movie than this one.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Destined to reach a tiny audience of serious golf fanatics and Caviezel fans… Caviezel convincingly projects Jones's sincerity, flashes of anger, and bursts of pain.

Rated: C+

May 4, 2004

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

[T]here's just not that much thrill in watching that little ball rolling toward the hole.

May 3, 2004

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

In going after a "Seabiscuit" type of movie about the famous '30s amateur golfer Bobby Jones, the filmmakers chose a double epithet for a biopic that gets nowhere near that film's captivating sports story from the same era.

Rated: C

May 8, 2009

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Mark Moring

Christianity Today

The film has its sappy, predictable moments, but the gorgeous cinematography, apt direction and fine acting more than compensate. Think of it like Chariots of Fire on the golf course.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 8, 2006

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Lanfranco C

At least I learned something new about golf!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/23

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Audience Member

Very entertaining, uplifting, and inspirational! I loved the screenplay and story-telling. Caviezel was perfect for the part and, as always, a sensible, poignant, and powerful actor. A must-watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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JL R

Loved the aura and the history of this story and movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/22

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steve d

Engaging sports story with good performances and Jeremy Northam stole the show.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Contrivance in the script and direction combines with insufferably stilted acting to make this adoring biopic into something both annoying and soporific. Creditable actors have never seemed so wooden and their interactions so gag-worthy.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Decent biopic on the life of perhaps the greatest golfer to ever live. Tad too boring for me. I am sure a better film could be made for the greatest golfer that ever lived

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Synopsis

This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer Bobby Jones (Jim Caviezel). Rising quickly from amateur to legend, Jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an extraordinary number of tournaments. When it appears that Jones is having problems balancing his golfing career with the rest of his life, he consults his devoted wife, Mary (Claire Forlani), and must make the difficult decision of staying in the game or retiring.

Director: Rowdy Herrington
Producer: Kim Dawson, Tim Moore, John Shepherd
Screenwriter: Rowdy Herrington, Bill Pryor, Tony DePaul
Distributor: Film Foundry Releasing
Production Co: Dean River Productions, Bobby Jones Films LLC
Rating: PG (Language)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 30, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.7M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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