Turning Point Of The Film Francis

all the players in the U.S. open at a dinner held at the club. This tests Francis because most of them don’t like armatures and don’t think he should be able to play in the open. They look below him because he is in the working class and doesn’t have much money. Francis does try to put on a fake personification of him to others but they can see right though him and they know the truth. This is a test for Francis to see if he can handle the pressure. He meets one girl Sara who he tries to impress with facts about himself that are untrue, but she sees a kind and hard workingman and something intriguing about him. Later on in the film you see her rooting for him. This is a turning point in the film because it is challenging Francis and it shows …show more content…
When Francis was playing the qualifying round for the amateur open he lost on the last hole. He needed to get a 78 and misses a 3-foot putt. However in the Open Championship he is coming up on that hole again where he lost before. He knew he needed to adjust his golf game to win the hole. So he just relaxed and played his own game of golf and won the hole. His approached changed in the Open championship and he was more confident in his ability. The film takes an interesting turn next. After the final round of the U.S. open there is a three-way tie between Francis and two British golfers, Harry Vardon and his friend Ray. This is where Francis is at step eight the Ordeal. The hurdle that Francis has to overcome is beating both men in a playoff round of 18 holes so he can win the title of U.S. Open Championship. Francis is so determined at this point because he is so close to his goal he can almost taste it. This is when step nine occurs with the Reward. After 9 holes of golf they are all tied but when they come up on the back 9 Francis takes the lead and he ends up winning. He has accomplished his goal and his reward could not be any better. He is an amateur golfer who just beat two pros in their own …show more content…
The film received generally positive reviews from golf fans and non-golf fans. Many critics said it was easy to enjoy this sports movie from the likable cast and production value of the film. One critic in particular gave it a 3 out of 4 stars stating it gave the real history of the greatest golf match with a strong human element while showing the golf play in a "gripping story"(Ebert, Roger). The film was nominated for three awards, ESPY award for the best sports movie, and Satellites award for Best Youth DVD, and Young Actress Award for Best performance in a feature film (Movie Index). Overall this family friendly film was enjoyed and liked by many. It was a strong performance by the cast and it was entertaining for the audience. I think this film was effective because it showed the obstacles the Francis had to face and how he overcame them. It was easy to relate to him because we all have had to overcome something in life and it was a good story. Golf is a respected game and it was easy to watch even if you didn’t like golf because of the suspense and story telling. The audience couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next. That’s why I think this movie was effective. It may not have made as much money as it wanted but it was a successful movie with critics and