Goal! The Dream Begins (Goal!: The Impossible Dream) (2005)

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• Marc L

  
  Most movies about soccer suck. Most movies about rags to riches suck. Most soccer rags to riches movies in the 2000's suck. But "Goal" didn't suck. In fact, it rocked. It had great acting, good emotion, a nice ending. I really enjoyed it, despite how corny and… More
  Most movies about soccer suck. Most movies about rags to riches suck. Most soccer rags to riches movies in the 2000's suck. But "Goal" didn't suck. In fact, it rocked. It had great acting, good emotion, a nice ending. I really enjoyed it, despite how corny and cliche it was. Like I mentioned, the worst part about the movie is DEFINATLEY the corniness. It was just so corny and cheesy, I wanted to explode sometimes. Luckilly, it's not as corny as the trailer proclaims. VERY good news considering how horrible the trailer made the movie look. There is a lot of emotion in this film. If you cry at movies, then you'll cry a LOT at this one. I almost cried, and you're looking at someone who sat through the incredibly violent Ninja Assassin! The acting wasn't amazing, but it was pretty good. The leads Kuno Becker and Tony Plana did really well. Besides that, I'd give it a 7/10. The plot twists were without a doubt the best thing about the movie. For a sports movie, there are plenty of them and most are pretty good. One moment, Santiago is at the top of the depth chart, next moment, he might be kicked off the team. It was very enjoyable. I really liked the ending too. It was sad, but happy at the same time. I'm kind of angry that this got a sequel, because this is a movie that shouldn't really have a sequel The ending felt very conclusive. I don't want to give this movie a 90%, because it is not really what it deserves and I want to stay as close to the tomato meter as possible. But truthfully, I actually enjoyed it. A LOT.

• Manu G

  
  Great Soccer Movie! This is how sports movie should be, with a tremendous story and fantastic ending!!! Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer. However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only… More
  Great Soccer Movie! This is how sports movie should be, with a tremendous story and fantastic ending!!! Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer. However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that--a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.

• Jani H

  
  The poster says it all: "The impossible dream". At best the movie has its moments, like in the beginning when he's struggling in the States and trying to get along with his father. But when he's moving to England and getting it all in just a month... It's… More
  The poster says it all: "The impossible dream". At best the movie has its moments, like in the beginning when he's struggling in the States and trying to get along with his father. But when he's moving to England and getting it all in just a month... It's impossible! He has his ups and downs but in the end he meets David Beckham (should've been avoided) and scores the big goal. And gets a contract of course. And falls in love. And will star in the sequel... With David Beckham. (Silent shout of terrible pain) But if he's in England, why the fuck doesn't he drink a pint of Guinness? Instead he pursues a career at kicking a ball (or trying to) for 90 minutes. As you can see, I'm more of a hockey guy. Football/Soccer ain't my game. Oh yeah, and the acting is average at best, just like the storyline. Recommended for Premier league fans and all other fans of the sport.

• Dean !

  
  If you don't follow football, or know much about it this is likely to bore you. Has plenty of guest apperances from some top footballers. They try to make it more about living the dream and overcoming hardship to make it appeal to a wider audience. As football films go though… More
  If you don't follow football, or know much about it this is likely to bore you. Has plenty of guest apperances from some top footballers. They try to make it more about living the dream and overcoming hardship to make it appeal to a wider audience. As football films go though it's as good as could have been expected.

• Sanjaya &

  
  Awesome! My fave sport movie...

• Panta O

  
  I like movies about sports and I watched this first instalment of a trilogy named "Goal!" few days ago. I knew that it was made with full cooperation from FIFA, and actual teams and players are used throughout the film... but that was the reason for me being so disappointed… More
  I like movies about sports and I watched this first instalment of a trilogy named "Goal!" few days ago. I knew that it was made with full cooperation from FIFA, and actual teams and players are used throughout the film... but that was the reason for me being so disappointed after watching it... expectations were too high! Nothing special about the story of Santiago Muñez... a son of a gardener who lives in the Barrio section of Los Angeles who illegally entered the USA - works as a bus boy in a Chinese restaurant and his ultimate dream is to play soccer professionally. Of course, due to his poor life and the fact that he plays solely for a local club he feels it is unlikely. His luck changes when his skills are noticed by Glen Foy, a former Newcastle United player and scout who manages to get him a tryout with Newcastle United... Predictable, with some action on the football field, and probably enjoyment for the Newcastle fans! I am not sure that I am great fan of bellow average acting and melodrama out of its place... I'll skip the other instalments.

• Nicolas K

  
  A watchable sports drama, identical to all others previously watched.

• Yinalí R

  
  This movie kept me to the edge of my seat, i loved it.

• William G

  
  The film seems to marinade itself in minimal exertion from beginning to end.

• Jonny C

  
  Not as bad as I thought it would be. Full of the classic cliches of course but very watchable.

• R?o?d?r?i?g?o? R

  
  It is a somewhat emotive film with an interesting story, although thematically very pleased with the great fans of soccer, as to what else the story is interesting for everyone.

• Andre T

  
  This is the first instalment of a trilogy named Goal!. This film was made with full cooperation from FIFA, which is one of the reasons actual teams and players are used throughout the film. The second instalment, Goal! 2: Living the Dream..., was released in February 2007. Santiago… More
  This is the first instalment of a trilogy named Goal!. This film was made with full cooperation from FIFA, which is one of the reasons actual teams and players are used throughout the film. The second instalment, Goal! 2: Living the Dream..., was released in February 2007. Santiago Muñez, is a skilled footballer, he is the son of a gardener who lives in the Barrio section of Los Angeles, having illegally entered the USA from Mexico ten years earlier.The movie follows his path thrugh difficulties to the fields od Newcastle United, in England.Visually perfect and exciting this is a great movie about football.As i live in Brazil and here we love football, i really apreciate this movie!

• Leo L

  
  My sister got me into this, and now I like watching it.

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