SEVE: The Movie was an inspirational biopic that opened a window into the life of the Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros. It follows Seve all the way through his life from childhood to his untimely death from brain cancer in 2011. The film really immerses you in his life. During the flashbacks to his childhood, recounted with very talented actors such as José Luis Gutiérrez who plays Seve.

The movie is in Spanish with English subtitles. Gutiérrez is a fantastic young actor who really nailed Seve's iconic swing and his light-hearted attitude. Also interspersed throughout the movie were some great archival clips of Seve playing golf at various championships that he competed in such as the Ryder Cup and the Masters. There were also some real interviews with Seve. All of this combined really made the movie a terrific tribute to his man, and his passion was palpable through the actors and through the shots we got to see of him playing the sport that he loved so much. The film was also a great tribute to the sport of golf itself, showing its intricacies and the drama that can be involved in it. Overall, a great film that I would recommend to anyone with even the slightest interest in golf.

I followed Severiano Ballesteros's career in the 1980s, when my young brother became very interested in golfing and wanted to emulate this talented and charismatic golfer. He would watch Seve's putting and shots in the competitions and he was a kind of hero to my brother. Back then, golfers didn't really have followers but Seve changed all that. He made you feel that anything was possible, if you wanted something badly enough, if you worked hard and made sacrifices, you could achieve your dreams. What a wonderful role model for my brother to have when he was young and the lessons of discipline and being passionate about what you love have never left him.

Seve the movie underscores all of these traits and leaves you in awe and near tears for a man who never gave up at anything, who succeeded against quite difficult odds at times and was always supported by a loving family. His early years are movingly portrayed in the village of Pedrina, the youngest in a family of boys who see the shining star that Seve will become. His successes are brought back to life with the wonderful commentaries for the games he played and won, which are left to stand as they are. The film does not shy from the stubborn and obstinate side of Seve either, being very fairly balanced in that regard.

The film could be enjoyed by anyone, you don't have to know anything at all by golf because it touches on universal themes common to all of us - the determination to succeed, being passionate about something and working at it, how the love of a family can drive you onwards and never, ever giving up.