Ewan G
Football documentary following the fortunes of six Manchester United players and how they became legends at the club.I'm not a Manchester United fan but this is an enjoyable and well put together film that shows the camaraderie and passion these young men had as they became global names within the game.There is a lack of footage at times and I would have preferred to know more like when Beckham left for Real Madrid and the dynamics within the dressing with new players arriving but the six players come across well and have some entertaining and interesting anecdotes especially about "that night in Barcelona".The inclusion of Clive Tyldesley adding commentary to a few clips wasn't necessary and neither is Tony Blair's input but Danny Boyle and Mani give good accounts.
adam131296
The best thing I have ever watched, better than shawashank redemption in my opinion, just because of the emotion the viewer feels although I probably felt it more than a casual viewer as I am a united fan. But overall a great documentary film. As good as senna but for me it stirs more emotion. The football footage is mixed well with the players talking between themselves and one on one interviews. Drama is built up well with music as well as well chosen clips of game footage. The soundtrack is available on itunes and the music used is great and it's well worth watching the credits just to hear 'change in the air' by jake bugg a song only released as a bonus track in japan I think but is now available in the UK on this film soundtrack.
stetanos
In brief, this is a movie-documentary where six former Manchester United players, sit around a mock table and shower praise on each other in turn. Beckham, Giggs, Butt, Scholes and Neville Bros each think whoever is sitting opposite them is the best thing since sliced bread.I found the most notable absence being the lack of any input from Alex Ferguson (arguably the most qualified person to give some sort of opinion/commentary). Instead we get serial interviews of Tony Blair. When did he become a football pundit?Eric Cantona comes out of whatever cave he has retreated to, giving very entertaining recounts. And then Zidane is also added to the star cast. OK, he is a footballer who played for another team around the same time, but there are dozens of others who could have added much more to this production instead. Was he added to beef up the number of stars on the credits list?I agree with a previous review, that considering the material the producers had to work with, you leave the cinema wanting.
ishraq-1526
This can be a special film for just about anyone and not just football or Manchester United fans. You'll get lost in the feelings of the players as they relive a very monumental period of time in their lives that they shared together. It gets easy to forget that they have moved past those years long ago and can now only look back as some moments seem eternal. The historic significance of their football aside, what makes this film extra special is that all of them had the same expression as they did during their youth while rewinding back to relive what now feels only like a dream. Their nostalgia, euphoria and inspiration is contagious. Simply exceptional and everyone should watch it.