TxMike
I found this movie on Netflix streaming movies, I enjoyed it even more than I thought I would. It is a good mix of documentary footage and interviews woven into a re-enactment of Seve's early years, up to the point where he turned pro at 17.Seve was one in a million. By that I mean he began to love golf by about the age of nine, he decided golf would be his life, he shrugged off school work and studies, he shrugged off getting a job or a back-up skill. He decided he was going to make a living just by playing golf. The other 999,999 who try that fail, it is just a hard game to become #1 in the world as Seve did.The young actor picked to play Seve from about 9 to about 16 was a very good choice. He has a similar build to the young Seve and has a really good golf swing, making the re-enactments very authentic. It shows the familiar story, of Seve teaching himself the game on the beach near his home, using just a 3-iron. By doing that he learned the art of creating all kinds of shots which later made him such a wizard on the golf course. Then caddying at the local course, then becoming the best golfer around at a very young age.I had the pleasure of being in his gallery once, in the 1980s while he was still at or near his prime. In early interviews he said he would never 'retire', to him that would be like giving up. But health problems, and in 2008 a malignant brain tumor, all conspired to cut his career and his life short, in 2011 at the age of 54.I had only known him from watching his golf, now I feel that I know the person a bit. Excellent film, every die-hard golfer deserves to watch it.
SophiaWhite232
From director John-Paul Davidson comes an inspiring sports biopic about the late, great golfing legend, Seve Ballesteros. Seve the Movie chronicles the fascinating and true account about how a young country boy from Spain grew up to become celebrated as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Throughout the film, director John- Paul Davidson beautifully intertwines real footage from Seve's personal life and career with reenacted scenes from his childhood to give viewers a full and complete look at not just Seve the golfer, but Seve the man. By the middle of the film, I realized that Seve's story was much more than just a "rags to riches" sports narrative. His story is about passion, determination, and following his dreams. Seve Ballesteros had the heart and mind of a champion, and his legacy deserves to be preserved through amazing works like this film. Seve the Movie is not just for golfers or sports fans, it's for anyone looking to feel inspired and uplifted. If you haven't seen it yet, I don't know what you're waiting for. http://bit.ly/1WBE1yk
Aiden Pierce
The love of the golf fell upon the young, optimistic heart of Seve Ballesteros of Pedrena, Spain, signaling the start of a long affair of greatness. As a child prodigy, knowing with full confidence that he was going to be a champion someday, Ballesteros grew into one of the most beloved and inspirational European professional golfers of all time. Seve the Movie beautifully follows Ballesteros' path from skipping school to hit golf balls on the beach near his home, to traveling across the world for golf tournaments, winning trophies. Director John-Paul Davidson's creative direction is a driving force behind the tribute to the legend, as well as the ability to capture the real personality of Ballesteros through the young actor, Jose Luis Gutierrez, who portrays young Ballesteros in the film. Seve the Movie explores the challenges that Ballesteros was faced with in pursuit of his dream, as well as allowing the viewer to peek inside his genius mind behind golf technique. When talking about Ballesteros, a speaker in the film simply says, "He strode like a champion." After seeing Ballesteros' charisma and charm played out in the biopic, I know that statement is spot-on. In all, Seve the Movie informs, motivates, and most importantly, reminds the audience of this man's dedication to the sport he loved.
stephdwards1978
I found this such a refreshing doc, brim full of life (produced by its charismatic lead and nostalgic nods to the hero's past) and anchored in a bittersweet reality. It also isn;t afraid to take its time with a slow build that weans you off the drama before delivering a rousing archive-led conclusion. Really could;t recommend it highly enough. My husband and his father recommended it and it certainly played to a female perspective for good old-fashioned story- telling even if the protagonist is a boy's own hero. The music is also wonderful, similarly befitting from a natural simplicity and effortlessly tracking the character arc without ever laying it on too thickly. My takeaways from this movie are two-fold - I will be among the first in the DVD queue whenever it comes out and I will be taking a holiday to Pedrena with my hubby next summer. Stunning visually and an unabashed ode to what makes a remarkable human being
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