The Beautiful GameNetflix, review by Yvette Huddleston
Directed by Thea Sharrock with a script by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, this feelgood sports drama is inspired by the Homeless World Cup, established in 2001, which has moved thousands of people off the streets and onto the football pitch with life-changing results. Based on the true stories of some of the participants, The Beautiful Game celebrates the healing power of sport and its capacity to break down all sorts of barriers.
The rest of the team includes Cal , who was the star player until the arrival of Vinny and is a bit frosty at first, enthusiastic but troubled young Nathan , energetic and upbeat Jason , world-weary goalkeeper Kevin and gentle Syrian Kurd refugee Adlar . They all have their issues and vulnerabilities which are sensitively addressed in a script that highlights the transformative quality of the beautiful game.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Film Pick of the Week: American Fiction - review by Yvette HuddlestonAmerican FictionAmazon Prime, review by Yvette Huddleston
Read more »
TV Pick of the Week: The Gone - review by Yvette HuddlestonThe GoneBBC iPlayer, review by Yvette Huddleston
Read more »
Film Pick of the Week: Shirley - review by Yvette HuddlestonShirleyNetflix, review by Yvette Huddleston
Read more »
Film Pick of the Week: Anatomy of a Fall - review by Yvette HuddlestonAnatomy of a FallAmazon Prime, review by Yvette Huddleston
Read more »
TV Pick of the Week: This Town - review by Yvette HuddlestonThis TownBBC iPlayer, review by Yvette Huddleston
Read more »
TV Pick of the Week: Blue Lights - review by Yvette HuddlestonBlue LightsBBC iPlayer, review by Yvette Huddleston
Read more »