Welcome to The Movie Tree

Hello and welcome to The Movie Tree. Like most people, I am a big fan of movies. I, however, take movie watching to the extreme. In 2012 I watched 242 'new' movies (Yes, I track how many I watch). When I say new movies, I mean new to me. This number does not include the movies I watched for a second, or however many, time. You might be wondering how I was able to watch 242 'new' movies in 365 days. Well, I tend to watch movies in segments. I'll watch a little during lunch, a little more while working out, then finish it up during my early morning shift of feeding our baby boy. It's probably not the way the director intended me to watch it, but it allows me to watch more movies! I also have a wife that enjoys watching movies as well.

I am also big on rating movies. Usually I rate movies on sites such as IMBD and Film Affinity, but I will share those here as well. I rate movies based on a 1-10 scale ( you can see my translation of the scale on the Rating Tree). I'm not big on writing lengthy reviews, but I will from time to time. You will also see Top 10 lists, weekly recaps of the movies I watched, and my reactions to upcoming films and movie news. Feel free to agree or disagree with any post- I welcome the discussion. Enjoy!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Top 5 Golf Movies

In recognition of the U.S. Open kicking off today, I give you my top Golf movies. There aren't many to choose from, so this will just be a top 5 list. 


5. Happy Gilmore (1996)- 6/10

One of Adam Sandler's more memorable roles as a failed hockey player turned golfer. As over-the-top and ridiculous as it is at times, it is still a fun movie; especially the fight scene with Bob Barker.







4. The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)- 7/10

Will Smith helping Matt Damon take down champion golfers Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen. There is a little more to the plot than that, but that is essentially what happens. A touching movie with a great cast.







3. The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)- 7/10

Based on a true story of an amateur player, Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBeouf), that shocked the golfing world by winning the 1913 U.S. Open. Disney really does a good job with their sports movies.







2. Caddyshack (1980)- 7/10

A summer at an exclusive golf club- with overly wealthy members, a poor staff and a dancing gopher. I have always found this movie to be a bit overrated, but it is still a solid comedy flick.







1. Tin Cup (1996)- 9/10

A washed up golf pro (Kevin Costner) seeks to win the U.S. Open and win the heart of his rival's girlfriend. Not only is it the best golf movie (in my opinion), it is one of the best sports movies of all-time. 








Source: IMDB

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