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Goal II: Living the Dream Reviews

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Movie Info


Genre :

Drama, Sport

Release Date :

August 29, 2008 (Limited)

MPAA Rating :

PG-13

Director :

Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring :

Kuno Becker, Alessandro Nivola, Anna Friel, Elizabeth Pena, Leonor Varela, Sean Pertwee, Frances Barber, Stephen Dillane

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Not quite bad, but it's not recommended either.    Readers  4 of 5 [Rate It]

1 of 5

“..Goal! 2 is just like Goal!, only much, much worse..”
by Donald Clarke [The Irish Times]
3 of 5

“..Filmically it's more of a pleasantly diverting kick about in the park than a 90th minute back-of-the-net at the world cup final..”
by Olly Richards [Empire Magazine]
1 of 5

“..as much fun as watching 2 hours of David Beckham's endorsement adverts..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]
3 of 5

“..an enjoyable drama with likeable characters and exciting (albeit implausible) football scenes..”
by Matthew Turner [ViewLondon]
2 of 5

“..A polished two-hour sportswear and lifestyle commercial..”
by Jonathan Trout [BBC Films]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Linda Barnard [Toronto Star]
2.5 of 5
Reviewed by Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall]
2 of 5
Reviewed by Peter Bradshaw [The Guardian]
1.5 of 4
Reviewed by Jason Anderson [Globe and Mail]

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A very good film if you have a young boy tryiing to live the same dream, however for anyone with no kids or dreams then you might find it boring

posted by Matthewrad on Feb 26, 2007
 
 

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