THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (CERT. 12)
UK 2021 DIRECTED BY CRAIG ROBERTS
COLOUR 106 MINS
WITH: SIR MARK RYLANCE, SALLY HAWKINS, RHYS IFANS
A middle-aged crane-operator and family-man pursues his dream of playing golf by
attempting to break into the world’s most prestigious tournament, despite his complete
lack of experience in the sport. Comedy based on a true story.
‘Led by a stellar performance by Mark Rylance, the film turns a stranger-than-fiction story
into crowd-pleasing entertainment.’ – Rotten Tomatoes
‘A heartfelt celebration of an eternal optimist who never lets his sporting inadequacies stand
in the way of his dreams.’ – British Comedy Guide
‘Oozes a feel-good factor that will leave audiences feeling warm in its glow.’ – Common
Sense Media
‘Gorgeously acted, and the slapstick made me cry with laughter.’ – Charlotte O’Sullivan,
Evening Standard
‘An affable movie that, like its affable subject, doesn’t have any measurable ambition
beyond getting the ball in the hole.’ – IndieWire
