I found The Game of Their Lives to be a solid film. It's a product of the same mind that brought us "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" and one can expect similar results. It tells the tale of the 1950 US World Cup team that shockingly beat England (though did not win the World Cup itself) It ...( read more)
Costas Mandylor, Gavin Rossdale, Gerard Butler
In the summer of 1950, the most unlikely team ever to represent their nation gathered in Brazil for the first Soccer World Cup since World War II. Of the eleven men to take the field, five were Italia...( read more
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July 24, 2007
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July 18, 2007
Nice flick, although I expected better soccer aptitudes from these 'athletic' actors.
Stewart's imitation of an American accent was flawed in some moments, but still I admire his acting experience overall.
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March 30, 2009
Very good movie. I didn't think it would be something I would like, but ended up really enjoying it.
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May 14, 2008
True story, and it's a well-told story at that. Lots to learn and lots to like with this one.
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April 6, 2008
Don't really like sports movies bit this was cool (thanks to Gerard Butler).
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January 27, 2008
I tried to watch this but just couldn't get into it. There are only so many inspirational sport type movies a girl can watch!
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June 21, 2007omg...the soccer playing was phenominal....all the footwork...im working my way up to play like that...and gerry was soooooooo good....and sooooooo cute....the story was so inspirational...a definite must watch movie
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September 17, 2006The story itself was really touching but the way it was done was really boring. I only really enjoyed the football skills.
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