View Full Version : Know any good soccer movies?
ColdCuts
30 Dec 2002, 11:42 AM
I'd like to begin collecting DVDs in which soccer is the central theme. Excluding collections of great goals, instructional videos, and--unless it's really REALLY good--club specific documentaries, what have we got besides The Cup, Fever Pitch, and Victory?
Oh, how about The Official George Best Story? Is it much good?
Naco
30 Dec 2002, 11:51 AM
I thought there was already a thread on this, but that might've been before the crash...
Anyway;
Some of mine:
1) "My Way", the USSoccer one about K/J2k2, although this is prety much a doctumentary, I heard it was good.
2) "Shaolin Soccer", a fun, subtitled movie, combining kung fu and soccer.
3) "Bend It Like Beckham", the UK comedy smash of the season. (The name says it all)
That's all that come to mind, if I remember more I'll add them.
Sean
GreenDay
30 Dec 2002, 12:10 PM
Mean Machine, There's only one Jimmy Grimble
senora sofia
30 Dec 2002, 12:12 PM
The Mean Machine - Vinny Jones and that gorgeous guy from Transporter.
The Match - shown every once in a while on BBC America.
lanman
30 Dec 2002, 12:30 PM
Escape To Victory is a classic.
Naco
30 Dec 2002, 01:19 PM
Originally posted by senora sofia
that gorgeous guy from Transporter.
I'm gonna guess Jason Statham, though I wouldn't call him gorgeous. He was also in Snatch with, Vinnie Jones.
Sean
robviii
30 Dec 2002, 01:28 PM
He asked for "good" soccer movies. Victory was pretty good. "The Cup" was crap; I couldn't even finish watching "Mean Machine." Are there really any good soccer movies out there?
What are "The Match, "Shaolin Soccer" and "Bend It Like Beckham" about? What's the story line?
fatmaradona
30 Dec 2002, 01:28 PM
fiction --Victory", with Stallone in goal, outstanding film, a work for the ages
doctumentry--"Hero"--the only World Cup film better than '82's "Gole". Commentary by Micheal Caine, music by Rik Wakeman. Highlights some of the best players in history, including Platini, Lineker, and of course the great Diego. Great footage of ball skills, goals from all angles with the native language commentary at the time--great emotion. I like the "Our Way" video, but it looks like a "B" movie compared to this.
Paul Nasta
30 Dec 2002, 01:42 PM
A Shot at Glory -- starring Robert Duvall. I haven't seen it, can't say if it is any good. I think it's about a Scottish cup final. In my video store now.
From the '80s, a movie called "Cup Final" (I think). Another one I've never seen. I think it's about some Palestinians who are holding hostages, everyone shares a common interest in seeing the World Cup Final, or something like that. Good luck finding it.
Naco
30 Dec 2002, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by robviii
He asked for "good" soccer movies. Victory was pretty good. "The Cup" was crap; I couldn't even finish watching "Mean Machine." Are there really any good soccer movies out there?
What are "The Match, "Shaolin Soccer" and "Bend It Like Beckham" about? What's the story line?
www.imdb.com
Sean
copaantl98
30 Dec 2002, 06:55 PM
If you're into Disney, there's the Big Green.
The Double
30 Dec 2002, 09:03 PM
Originally posted by copaantl98
If you're into Disney, there's the Big Green.
lol.
IMissTheFusion
30 Dec 2002, 09:07 PM
It's not a good movie, but there was a movie back in the late 80's called Hotshot with Pele. Kinda cheap. Pele plays a retired soccer player who has shut the game out, til a young player tracks him down and tried to get him to teach him the game.
Cheap, but I watched it every time it was on HBO.
ColdCuts
31 Dec 2002, 01:38 PM
Has anyone seen The Official George Best Story? Is it much good?
Wolves_67
31 Dec 2002, 01:47 PM
"The Boys From Brazil" is said to be one of the best documentaries on soccer ever. It's easy to get online at places like Amazon.
It has a lot of rare footage you don't see elsewhere.
Got lots of good fan reviews also.
The subject is, of course, the Brazilian teams over the years of 1930-1986. It even has film from 1930.
soccernutter
31 Dec 2002, 02:38 PM
To clarify: "Escape to Victory" is the European title to "Victory," the US title.
Treetaliano
31 Dec 2002, 02:49 PM
Originally posted by ColdCuts
Has anyone seen The Official George Best Story? Is it much good?
There is a great movie simply called "Best" about him...If this is what you were referring to I highly recommend it, even as an ardent ManUre hater, it is a great film.
ColdCuts
31 Dec 2002, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by Treetaliano
There is a great movie simply called "Best" about [George Best]...If this is what you were referring to I highly recommend it, even as an ardent ManUre hater, it is a great film.
Actually, the complete and proper title of the DVD I'm referring to is, "George Best, Genius, Maverick, Legend" You can view it at http://www.georgebestofficial.com/ Has anyone seen this one?
senora sofia
05 Jan 2003, 08:48 PM
We've asked about movies...what about books? Are there any books with soccer/football ala Dick Francis and his horse racing books?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ekelund4life
[B]I'm gonna guess Jason Statham, though I wouldn't call him gorgeous. He was also in Snatch with, Vinnie Jones.
Sean, oh lordy, believe me, Jason Statham IS gorgeous. Lock Stock and ..., Ghosts of Mars, The One, and the motor oil sequence in Snatch. whew! Nice to combine him with the beautiful game in the Mean Machine.
Craig the Aussie
05 Jan 2003, 09:12 PM
Two English movies:
When Saturday Comes - starring Sean Bean. About a guy who had a chance to be a star. knocked it back, ended up being a park player, then gets a call up to the big time (I think with Sheffield United)
Eleven Men Against Eleven - starring James Bolam. Comdy set in a failing Premier League club. Touches on all the scandals going around in football - gambling, doping, bribing referees, tax dodging etc. Very funny.
Also, its about Rugby rather than soccer, but an old '50's or '60's movie "This Sporting Life" was a classic.
And if you're into soapies, the English series "Footballers Wives" is a classic