Sean Spangard

The Greatest Game Ever Played represents my attitude towards my life now and my future. This true story outlines the road that Francis Ouimet took to winning the 1913 U.S. Open. He went against all the odds and beat the world's two best professionals and won as an amateur. This movie sends the message to never give up on your dreams, regardless of how unlikely they may be.  Francis understood that the odds of him winning were not in his favor, but that did not stop him from trying to accomplish the goal of winning the U.S. Open. If you never give up on your goals, one day you could achieve them. Francis Ouimet communicates this attitude in the movie by constantly trying to better himself not only as a person, but also as a golfer. He realizes that the only way that he can accomplish his goals is by always working hard and never quitting. In the movie they use a lot of glorifying shots. One such example is at the end of the movie. After Francis has won the U.S. open he is hoisted onto the shoulders of the crowd as everyone cheers him on. It just really shows how all the hard work paid off. It is a really inspirational shot that has stayed with me for a long time, it perfectly shows that perseverance can pay off greater that you ever expected. The intended audience for this movie is really any sports fan. Most sports fan realize that winning does not come without hard work, and while they may not be able to relate to Francis on this level, they can still relate to him on some level. Most athletes, professional or amateur have worked hard to become better at the sport they play, and when it eventually pays off, it is one of the best feeling in the world, and this movie almost gives you that feeling. This is a true story, and while some aspects of the movie may be embellished to some level, it gives you the idea of what winning that tournament might have been like, and the glory and satisfaction that came with it.