We were discussing at lunch whether there have been any really good football films. Escape to Victory? Surely not. Anyway, here was my suggestion: Purely Belter. Perhaps it works because it doesn't make the mistake of including choreographed football in it, but it's still a football film without doubt.
Here is the trailer:
And here is the bit where they steal Alan Shearer's car.
the damned united. that's a good movie about that sport. here's the trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYzsswqPk6s
ReplyDeleteAt the risk of not sounding like a purist, I especially like "Bend it like Beckham". In particular, I have two little girls (ages 7 and 4) and I want them to grow up thinking that football is a sport for them. So, yes, it may not have the greatest football footage; however, I appreciate the focus on women's football and the struggle to play in the face of cultural opposition. Love of the game is, after all, a key aspect of the sport, is it not?
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