NekoHomey
Purely Joyful Movie!
SunnyHello
Nice effects though.
Ceticultsot
Beautiful, moving film.
Invaderbank
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
henrykimball
From humble beginnings on his family farm, to charming the world with his artistic play style, Seve Ballesteros was not only a champion on the field, but a champion in our hearts. Seve isn't a film just about golf, it is an awe-inspiring journey that shows you what it truly means to follow your passions to the end of the world. Director John-Paul Davidsons' portrayal of Seve's formative years, alongside marvelous human-esque performances by Jose Luis Gutierrez (Young Seve), Jose Navar (Seve's Father) and Maria Molins (Seve's Mother), not only allowed us to better understand the character of Seve himself, but showed us the importance that family, passion, and dedication played in the pursuit of his dreams. Seve Ballesteros was an artist on the field, and throughout the film the audience is enchanted by the way he paints the green like a canvas. With his old trusty three iron and a rich history under his belt, Seve had a chemistry with the green more magnetic than any other athlete to date. Whether you're a golf lover, film buff, or a just kid with a dream, Seve is a movie you won't soon forget.
stephdwards1978
I found this such a refreshing doc, brim full of life (produced by its charismatic lead and nostalgic nods to the hero's past) and anchored in a bittersweet reality. It also isn;t afraid to take its time with a slow build that weans you off the drama before delivering a rousing archive-led conclusion. Really could;t recommend it highly enough. My husband and his father recommended it and it certainly played to a female perspective for good old-fashioned story- telling even if the protagonist is a boy's own hero. The music is also wonderful, similarly befitting from a natural simplicity and effortlessly tracking the character arc without ever laying it on too thickly. My takeaways from this movie are two-fold - I will be among the first in the DVD queue whenever it comes out and I will be taking a holiday to Pedrena with my hubby next summer. Stunning visually and an unabashed ode to what makes a remarkable human being
jimmytheleask
I don't much care for golf, but I love biopics and remembered Seve fondly even though I knew little of his life, and certainly childhood. I've never quite seen anything like this film, however, which resets the bar for docu-drama with what appears a faithful reworking of Seve's story, told through the eyes of formative years and engaging archive footage. The latter is amusing, informative and fascinating, the former is beautifully shot, sweet and life-affirming. This must've been an editing nightmare but the balance really works, setting up the real payoff: an in overwhelming final 30 mins. Top marks for editing, ingenuity and emotive film-making.
eddiew1980
My dad was a huge Seve fan but aside from his major achievements I knew nothing of his life. I was wide-eyed at a bold and emotive picture which opened me up to a heroic journey which shows how even the great champions are made, not born - and often by the sacrifices of others around them, not simply their own. The flashback structure is hardly Memento but all the more intelligible for it. While powerhouse ending is absolute killer - heartrending, inspiring, hopeful, and uplifting at the same time. As the audience poured out into a bright summer's evening, you could tell their thoughts were still elsewhere with Seve. I already have my dad's stocking filler for Christmas.
