DVD: Seven Days in Utopia Directed by: Matt Russell Starring: Robert Duvall, Jerry Ferrera, Lucas Black, Melissa Leo, Deborah Ann Woll, Brian Geraghty, Joseph Lyle Taylor, Dora Madison Burge and Kathy Baker. Running time: 99 minutes, Rated G Based on the best selling novel by David L. Cook is the story of young golfer Luke Chisolm who recently had a public embarrassing game while attempting to make it on the pro tour. He tries to escape his life and becomes stranded in the small town of Utopia Texas. He accepts the help of an eccentric rancher named Johnny Crawford who insists he can change his outlook on life and improve...
- 1/30/2012
- by juliana
- ShockYa
Chicago – What do Robert Duvall and Melissa Leo have in common? They both have won an Oscar and they both cashed a paycheck for the fake virtuous hack job called “Seven Days in Utopia.” For Duvall especially, maybe the mortgage payment is due on the vacation home.
Rating: 1.5/5.0
Utopia takes a unholy sport, golf, and tries to bless it with some sort of come-to-Jesus importance that ends up being embarrassing for all involved (again, especially Duvall). In a story that only could be invented in the mind of a feverish Christian golf addict, Utopia can only exist within that segment of the United States population who long for something this country has never had.
Luke Chisholm (Lucas Black) is a rising Texas golf pro who flakes out on the final hole of a Lone Star State golf tournament that he has well in hand. He takes some bad advice from his caddie,...
Rating: 1.5/5.0
Utopia takes a unholy sport, golf, and tries to bless it with some sort of come-to-Jesus importance that ends up being embarrassing for all involved (again, especially Duvall). In a story that only could be invented in the mind of a feverish Christian golf addict, Utopia can only exist within that segment of the United States population who long for something this country has never had.
Luke Chisholm (Lucas Black) is a rising Texas golf pro who flakes out on the final hole of a Lone Star State golf tournament that he has well in hand. He takes some bad advice from his caddie,...
- 9/4/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Interview With Robert Duvall and Lucas Black On Seven Days in Utopia
Robert Duvall and Lucas Black have reunited for their third film together, the new sports drama Seven Days in Utopia. The movie follows down-on-his-luck professional golfer Luke Chisholm (Black), who, after having a meltdown during a major tournament, becomes stranded in the small town of Utopia, Texas. There he meets former professional golfer Johnny Crawford (Duvall), who convinces the young athlete to spend the next seven days with him to gain a new outlook on the game and life.
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Robert Duvall and Lucas Black have reunited for their third film together, the new sports drama Seven Days in Utopia. The movie follows down-on-his-luck professional golfer Luke Chisholm (Black), who, after having a meltdown during a major tournament, becomes stranded in the small town of Utopia, Texas. There he meets former professional golfer Johnny Crawford (Duvall), who convinces the young athlete to spend the next seven days with him to gain a new outlook on the game and life.
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- 9/3/2011
- by Karen Benardello
- We Got This Covered
Seven Days in Utopia stars Lucas Black, Robert Duvall, Melissa Leo, Deborah Ann Woll, Brian Geraghty, Jerry Ferrera, Joseph Lyle Taylor, Kj Choi and Kathy Baker. Based upon David L. Cook’s best-selling book, the film opens in theaters September 2. “Seven Days in Utopia”, a film by Matthew Dean Russell, breaks on to the big screen with high hopes and a whole lot of faith. The film, about golfer Luke Chisholm and his detour to the small charming town of Utopia Texas, is more than your run of the mill golf movie. Based on the beloved sports novel by David L. Cook, this film strives to make a difference in its viewer’s lives. Though the plot may come across at times as linear, following the player who almost lost it all but somehow finds himself and comes out on top, it has much more heart...
- 9/2/2011
- by Sarah Dixey
- The Daily BLAM!
One of the most inspirational writers whose work I've enjoyed reading is Harvey Penick, a golf professional and coach from Austin, Texas. Penick began his golf career as a caddy at Austin Country Club, and went on to coach at the University of Texas from 1931 to 1963. He co-authored with Texas Film Hall of Fame member Bud Shrake Harvey Penick's Little Red Book. The "must-read" book contained insightful anecdotes that applied beyond the game of golf -- life lessons on mental focus as well as achieving goals.
Like Penick, Seven Days in Utopia -- opening Friday in Austin theaters -- employs a fictional character who serves up life and spiritual lessons through golf. Based upon Dr. David Cook's book Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia, this golf-related movie centers around two individuals who appear quite different at first: Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall), an eccentric rancher with a...
Like Penick, Seven Days in Utopia -- opening Friday in Austin theaters -- employs a fictional character who serves up life and spiritual lessons through golf. Based upon Dr. David Cook's book Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia, this golf-related movie centers around two individuals who appear quite different at first: Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall), an eccentric rancher with a...
- 9/1/2011
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Clips from Seven Days in Utopia, starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Melissa Leo. I thought the trailer looked quite solid for the Matthew Dean Russell film, helmed from the script by David L. Cook, based on Cook’s Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia. We have a nice buffet of 8 clips from the drama, also available in high definition. Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.
- 9/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Clips from Seven Days in Utopia, starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Melissa Leo. I thought the trailer looked quite solid for the Matthew Dean Russell film, helmed from the script by David L. Cook, based on Cook’s Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia. We have a nice buffet of 8 clips from the drama, also available in high definition. Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.
- 9/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
ComingSoon.net has received an exclusive clip from Seven Days in Utopia , starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Melissa Leo. The drama hits theaters on September 2. Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but also his direction for the future.
- 8/24/2011
- Comingsoon.net
An unlikely tale about one man's golfing redemption at the hands of an all-wise Robert Duvall seems headed for the long grass
It's unlikely, but the tagline for the upcoming Seven Days in Utopia should be "It's Doc Hollywood, but Bill Kilgore plays Ra's al Ghul and there's golf in it", because that sums the whole thing up entirely. Without hyperbole, Seven Days in Utopia sounds like it has everything for anyone who enjoys small-town Americana and Robert Duvall as an eccentric mentor figure and some golf and no other things.
But can Seven Days in Utopia really live up to all these mighty expectations? Let's comb through the trailer for a closer look:
This is Luke Chisholm, a professional golfer who'd enjoy better professional success if his caddy wasn't his father, because then he wouldn't be constantly reminded of his silly name when he should be concentrating on his swing.
It's unlikely, but the tagline for the upcoming Seven Days in Utopia should be "It's Doc Hollywood, but Bill Kilgore plays Ra's al Ghul and there's golf in it", because that sums the whole thing up entirely. Without hyperbole, Seven Days in Utopia sounds like it has everything for anyone who enjoys small-town Americana and Robert Duvall as an eccentric mentor figure and some golf and no other things.
But can Seven Days in Utopia really live up to all these mighty expectations? Let's comb through the trailer for a closer look:
This is Luke Chisholm, a professional golfer who'd enjoy better professional success if his caddy wasn't his father, because then he wouldn't be constantly reminded of his silly name when he should be concentrating on his swing.
- 8/10/2011
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Sports movies can be tricky beasts, and none moreso than the valiant, but generally in vain, effort that is the golf-related movie. Another shot at it comes your way September 2nd, and this one may have what it takes. The trailer looks solid at any rate, and the fact that it's based on David L. Cook's book, "Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia," isn't going to hurt either.
Lucas Black and Robert Duvall are joined by a very solid cast, including Melissa Leo, to bring you a quirky golf film about one man's effort to "find his game," after he parts ways with his father. It may appear a little more syrupy than necessary, but I think it may be onto something, not least because it seems to be both more and less about golf than most of the, admittedly few, efforts in the genre.
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Lucas Black and Robert Duvall are joined by a very solid cast, including Melissa Leo, to bring you a quirky golf film about one man's effort to "find his game," after he parts ways with his father. It may appear a little more syrupy than necessary, but I think it may be onto something, not least because it seems to be both more and less about golf than most of the, admittedly few, efforts in the genre.
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- 7/27/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Today we have a new trailer, 15 hi-res photos and poster for “Seven Days In Utopia”, starring Academy Award winners Robert Duvall and Melissa Leo, and produced by Academy Award winner Mark Mathis (Precious).
The inspirational film is based on David L. Cook’s best-selling book Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia.
Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Lucas Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny’s more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.
Here’s the official plot synopsis...
The inspirational film is based on David L. Cook’s best-selling book Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia.
Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Lucas Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny’s more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.
Here’s the official plot synopsis...
- 7/27/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
See the poster and images for Seven Days in Utopia, starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Melissa Leo. The sport drama directed by Matt Russell, also stars Deborah Ann Woll, Madison Burge amd Brian Geraghty. David L. Cook wrote the script, based on Cook’s "Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia." Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.
- 7/27/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See the poster and images for Seven Days in Utopia, starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Melissa Leo. The sport drama directed by Matt Russell, also stars Deborah Ann Woll, Madison Burge amd Brian Geraghty. David L. Cook wrote the script, based on Cook’s "Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia." Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.
- 7/27/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See the poster and images for Seven Days in Utopia, starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Melissa Leo. The sport drama directed by Matt Russell, also stars Deborah Ann Woll, Madison Burge amd Brian Geraghty. David L. Cook wrote the script, based on Cook’s "Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia." Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Duvall). But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.
- 7/27/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Directed by Matthew Dean Russell, Seven Days in Utopia also stars Melissa Leo, Deborah Ann Woll, Brian Geraghty, Jerry Ferrera, Joseph Lyle Taylor, Kj Choi and Kathy Baker. Based upon David L. Cook’s best-selling book, the film opens in theaters September 2. Seven Days in Utopia follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Lucas Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall). But Johnny’s more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future. Based on David L. Cook’s best-...
- 7/27/2011
- by Eric Whitman
- The Daily BLAM!
Klaus Badelt is the new composer of the upcoming sports drama Seven Days in Utopia. He is replacing William Ross, who was originally attached to the project as reported last year. The film starring Robert Duvall, Melissa Leo and Lucas Black tells the story of Luke Chisolm, a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas. A trailer for the movie directed by Matt Russell recently premiered and can be watched below. Seven Days in Utopia is set to be released on August 12, 2011. For updates on the film, visit the official movie website.
Badelt has also signed on to score the French action thriller Rebellion (aka L’ordre et la morale). The film is co-written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, who also acts in the project.
Badelt has also signed on to score the French action thriller Rebellion (aka L’ordre et la morale). The film is co-written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, who also acts in the project.
- 5/17/2011
- by filmmusicreporter
- Film Music Reporter
Photo: Utopia Pictures Obviously timed to coincide with The Masters this weekend, Utopia Pictures has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming golf drama Seven Days in Utopia, which reteams Get Low actors Robert Duvall and Lucas Black along with a fleet of other recognizable names including recent Oscar winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter), Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker), Deborah Anne Woll ("True Blood") and Kathy Baker who starred in the Duvall-directed 2003 feature Assassination Tango.
To be entirely honest, I hadn't heard of this film before now, but the names attached captured my interest. The film is based on David Cook's best-selling novel "Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia" and centers on Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and...
To be entirely honest, I hadn't heard of this film before now, but the names attached captured my interest. The film is based on David Cook's best-selling novel "Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia" and centers on Luke Chisolm (Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and...
- 4/8/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
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