This movie has such resonance for me. I watched it during a time of great turmoil in my life.
That moment when Bagger has Junuh watch Bobby Jones captures me every time. The way Jones is easily speaking with his friends then he turns toward this game that means so much. He easily moves from cordial companion to a man with increasingly intense focus. Nothing is wasted as every part of him moves fluidly in its symphony of intent. He hits the ball in a manner that bespeaks he knew within himself where it would land. A total sense of purpose is shown in this moment. That it is accompanied with ease of heart makes it a striking example of decent man in his commitment to a goal. While they watch this example of a whole man, Bagger is speaking about the entire process with healing authority straight into the shattered heart of Junuh.
It also has a score by one of the few female writers of film scores, Rachel Portman and it is of rare beauty as well as enhancing and enriching the film without taking from it in any fashion.
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Date: 2008-06-23 09:01 pm (UTC)That moment when Bagger has Junuh watch Bobby Jones captures me every time. The way Jones is easily speaking with his friends then he turns toward this game that means so much. He easily moves from cordial companion to a man with increasingly intense focus. Nothing is wasted as every part of him moves fluidly in its symphony of intent. He hits the ball in a manner that bespeaks he knew within himself where it would land. A total sense of purpose is shown in this moment. That it is accompanied with ease of heart makes it a striking example of decent man in his commitment to a goal. While they watch this example of a whole man, Bagger is speaking about the entire process with healing authority straight into the shattered heart of Junuh.
It also has a score by one of the few female writers of film scores, Rachel Portman and it is of rare beauty as well as enhancing and enriching the film without taking from it in any fashion.