The Phantom of the Open

Anchored by an impish Mark Rylance, it takes its cue from the story’s hero: a bit ramshackle, very amiable, always watchable.

There’s an earnestness to Rylance’s performance, which encourages us to find inspiration in the underdog.

An uproarious, Ealing-esque tale of a real-life golfing imposter.

Mark Rylance scores some farcical laughs as real-life mediocrity Maurice Flitcroft, but his family life gives the movie heart.

Even if golf is not your thing, this is a heartwarming, inspirational film that is well worth taking a swing at.