Genre:
Drama
Directed
by: Matt Russell
Starring:
Robert Duvall, Lucas Black, Melissa Leo
Running
time: 98 minutes
Seven
Days in Utopia tells the story of a young pro golfer who has as meltdown on a
course during a major tournament. Trying to get away from the media frenzy that
comes with that situation, he goes on a trip, but he gets distracted and has a
minor car accident in the small town of Utopia, Texas. He spends seven days in
that little community, trying to find himself and the love for the game of
golf, with the help of a former pro golfer.
This
cheesy little affair has quite the talented cast to tell its story. I mean,
Robert Duvall is one heck of an actor and quite the seasoned veteran. The
supporting staff ain’t too shabby either. Unfortunately, they are not given
much to work with in terms of story.
There
are some good lessons in life and in sports in this movie, but the tone is a
little too preachy for my taste. What we get is a big plate of cheese, with a
side of bible-thumping. The movie is so very predictable; it is hard to let
yourself go, since you see the end coming a mile away. The Christian souls
looking for a positive message should appreciate.
Rating:
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