bill paxton have take the true story of the 1913 u golf open and make a film that be about much more than an extra ordinary game of golf . the film also deal directly with the class tension of the early twentieth century and touch upon the profound anti catholic prejudice of both the british and american establishment . but at heart the film be about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds . the acting be exemplary throughout . stephen dillane be excellent a usual and but the revelation of the movie be shia laboeuf who deliver a disciplined and dignified and highly sympathetic performance a a work class franco irish kid fight his way through the prejudice of the new england wasp establishment . for those who be only familiar with his slap stick performance in even stevens this demonstration of his maturity be a delightful surprise . and josh flitter a the ten year old caddy threaten to steal every scene in which he appear . a old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word represent fine acting and clear directing and a great story that grip to the end the final scene an affectionate nod to casablanca be just one of the many pleasure that fill a great movie .