Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, Stephanie Bishop
Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.
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October 31, 2009Fresh off of his 2006 Palme d'Or winning "The Wind That Shakes the Barley", British director Ken Loach delivers a crowd-pleasing affair that's comprised of an amalgam of genres - buddy movie, romantic comedy, fantasy, thriller. Despite the film's struggle to find a tone, however,...( read more)
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July 1, 2009I've not seen Eric Cantona in many of his movies, but based on this I'd say he needs more practise. Not that he isn't likeable though, and I enjoyed his presence during the short time he had on the screen.
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June 14, 2009Not the best thing Ken Loach has given us (verging on winsome) but laugh out loud funny and quite moving all the same. And if smoking weed makes Eric Cantona appear sitting on my bed, giving advice in Francais and urging me to dance with him (he'll be the woman apparently!) then ...( read more)
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June 9, 2009A genuinely charming little British film. Funny at times, shocking at others, but for the most part immensely entertaining. One of Ken Loach's more accessible films, this really is an achievement for the aging director. Not just for fans of football, this film at its core is abou...( read more)
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October 29, 2009Comedy drama about Eric, a postman whose life in going down the shithouse until he meets/imagines former Manchester United/France footballing legend Eric Cantona is giving him tips and help on how to sort his life out. This is Britains answer to all this bromance stuff thats goin...( read more)
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November 19, 2009I'm looking forward to seeing this I'm a big Cantona fan so Looking For Eric's a must see for me.
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October 19, 2009Really enjoyed this. British humour with a serious undertone for middle-aged blokes - and it works a treat.
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June 12, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
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