A fast moving tale about ambition, ego, and ultimately friendship set against the backdrop of early 70s-era British football. As usual Michael Sheen & Timothy Spall give solid performances and director Hooper (JOHN ADAMS, ELIZABETH I) keeps things moving. This sort of thing is difficult - telling a story about someone who is a household name in England, but virtually unknown in the US and making it translate to an American audience. Luckily, the production manages to pull it off. The ending is a little lackluster, but it still makes for a fun and informative film.
Rating: 3 out of 5
~ Thom Carnell
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