I like Nick Hornby from About a Boy, though I didn't quite enjoy An Education but being a Gooner, I decided to get a glimpse at this movie– the result wasn't live up to what I was hope for.
Most people here called it "the best football movie ever made" – I wouldn't disagree with them but for me, I rather find it so-so. Maybe with all the hype it got me too much hope. Or maybe seeing this movie after 14 years of it release isn't quite doing the trick. Anyway let talk about movie The movie itself is quite slow but it compensate with great essence of football, the fan – the crowd – the spirit is all there throughout the whole film. But the romantic part wasn't what was I hope for. I somehow find it a bit too boring.
The casting and acting was probably the best part of this movie and it work great, but that doesn't help the movie. The set was boring but you still the glimpse of the old Highbury and that can bring back memories. Having a little knowledge of 80' and Arsenal legend would help you understand great deal.
Anyway I can't really recommend this movie to everyone since it is heavily base on the love for this game. If you want to see it, there quite a lot of things one need to know about this game and its fan.
Rating: 5.5/10 (Grade: C)
Most people here called it "the best football movie ever made" – I wouldn't disagree with them but for me, I rather find it so-so. Maybe with all the hype it got me too much hope. Or maybe seeing this movie after 14 years of it release isn't quite doing the trick. Anyway let talk about movie The movie itself is quite slow but it compensate with great essence of football, the fan – the crowd – the spirit is all there throughout the whole film. But the romantic part wasn't what was I hope for. I somehow find it a bit too boring.
The casting and acting was probably the best part of this movie and it work great, but that doesn't help the movie. The set was boring but you still the glimpse of the old Highbury and that can bring back memories. Having a little knowledge of 80' and Arsenal legend would help you understand great deal.
Anyway I can't really recommend this movie to everyone since it is heavily base on the love for this game. If you want to see it, there quite a lot of things one need to know about this game and its fan.
Rating: 5.5/10 (Grade: C)