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Within a matter of minutes, you know how this one’s going to play out. Goal tells the tale of Santiago Nunez, a Mexican living in Los Angeles. His family are poor, his father has ideas for what he wants him to do, and yet he has an incredible football talent. So when a British scout sees him play, and cobbles together a trial for him at Newcastle United, he has to choose between his father’s plans and the chance to play football thousands of miles away.
It wouldn’t be much of a film if he chose the former, and truthfully, you’ll not find too many surprises where Goal is concerned. It sticks fairly rigidly to the sporting movie template that’s been set down since the days of Rocky, and, given that this is the first in a trilogy, it’s hardly surprising that it doesn’t take too many risks.
And yet, as a piece of entertainment, it works absolutely fine. From the suitably convincing football action, the inevitable distractions of a footballer’s life and unintentionally hilarious cameos from the likes of David Beckham, Goal is fun, pure and simple. The trailer for the sequel, included on the DVD, promises even more of the same. Bring it on…--Simon Brew
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Santiago Munez is a poor Mexican-American immigrant who seems destined to follow his father into menial jobs to support the family. But with his exceptional talent for soccer, Santiago is given the chance of a lifetime to live his dream and make it as a professional footballer. This means leaving his family, his life and everything he knows in Los Angeles to travel halfway around the world to England for a trial with top club, Newcastle United. Alone in the exciting, glamorous and completely foreign world of professional football, Santiago must choose between his father's fate and his own destiny to prove he has the talent and determination to play amongst the best.
With some of the worlds biggest footballing stars on show, including England captain David Beckham, Spanish superstar Raul and former world player of the year Zinedine Zidane, Goal! provides the most exciting and authentic football action ever to be seen on film. An ideal gift for anyone in love with the beautiful game, Goal! arrives packed full of goalmouth action, comedy, camaraderie and unmissable extras. If you share Shankley's view that football is more important than life or death, then don't miss out on Goal!, the greatest football film ever.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Critics delivered early sights of 'Goal' by hailing it as the 'Rocky' of football (or soccer for those states based commentators!).
I have to say that 'Goal' is by no means an on the pitch reflection of boxing saga 'Rocky'. But the film, however, delivers a plentiful punch in it's portrayal of a young man who longs to pursue his dream to become a world class football player.
Story: The story centres around a young man in Brazil who longs to chase the dream of every youngling and run onto the turf rubbing shin pads with soccer heroes and lead his team to victory. His life, however, is entangled in poverty and strict family vaules and so the thought of playing football at even a semi-pro level is in it's simplest form only a dream. Everything changes though when a former scout for Newcastle United shows up to watch a game and realises that this young man may have more to offer than simple kick-a-bouts with pals in Brazil.
Pros: As a Newcastle dweller, it is awe injecting to see how the filmakers have captured the beauty of the North East and based their entire story around Newcastle United and the football injuiced passion that embraces so many people in this city. Even if you've only visited Newcastle or fancy paying it a visit - this film will highlight the fact that Newcastle upon Tyne remains one of the UK's greatest cities to the eye. The whole filmography is well placed together, and compliments a great story of two worlds in the life of the young rising Newcastle player.
Cons: The film, though moving in moments, at times falls prey to the genre and juxtaposition that is only known as 'cheese'. And, sadly at times the acting seems to be pushed to it's limits when the story's actors are delivering more emotion than decent or sound dialouge. That said; the film is fronted with a league of actors who seem to lead the film to the glory it deserves by the final scenes. Some of the stars of St James' Park also make a appearence.
Best Bit: Alan Shearer's moment of humour in the fitness suite is worthy of a laugh. A definitive moment of comedy, even if you're a fan of soccer and Shearer or not.
Worst Bit: David Beckham tries to deliver a few words of the script in a night club to the newly raised Newcastle Star - but his ability to do so reminded me that neither him nor his wife were cut out for such roles (do you remember Spice the Movie?).
I have to say that 'Goal' is by no means an on the pitch reflection of boxing saga 'Rocky'. But the film, however, delivers a plentiful punch in it's portrayal of a young man who longs to pursue his dream to become a world class football player.
Story: The story centres around a young man in Brazil who longs to chase the dream of every youngling and run onto the turf rubbing shin pads with soccer heroes and lead his team to victory. His life, however, is entangled in poverty and strict family vaules and so the thought of playing football at even a semi-pro level is in it's simplest form only a dream. Everything changes though when a former scout for Newcastle United shows up to watch a game and realises that this young man may have more to offer than simple kick-a-bouts with pals in Brazil.
Pros: As a Newcastle dweller, it is awe injecting to see how the filmakers have captured the beauty of the North East and based their entire story around Newcastle United and the football injuiced passion that embraces so many people in this city. Even if you've only visited Newcastle or fancy paying it a visit - this film will highlight the fact that Newcastle upon Tyne remains one of the UK's greatest cities to the eye. The whole filmography is well placed together, and compliments a great story of two worlds in the life of the young rising Newcastle player.
Cons: The film, though moving in moments, at times falls prey to the genre and juxtaposition that is only known as 'cheese'. And, sadly at times the acting seems to be pushed to it's limits when the story's actors are delivering more emotion than decent or sound dialouge. That said; the film is fronted with a league of actors who seem to lead the film to the glory it deserves by the final scenes. Some of the stars of St James' Park also make a appearence.
Best Bit: Alan Shearer's moment of humour in the fitness suite is worthy of a laugh. A definitive moment of comedy, even if you're a fan of soccer and Shearer or not.
Worst Bit: David Beckham tries to deliver a few words of the script in a night club to the newly raised Newcastle Star - but his ability to do so reminded me that neither him nor his wife were cut out for such roles (do you remember Spice the Movie?).
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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This is a 3 star film really, football fans add 1 star, Geordies add 2 stars.(Im a Geordie)Probably the best film ever made about football, but to be fair there isnt much competion. The story follows a young Mexican footballer living in poverty in Los Angeles, who is discovered by an ex football scout and given a trial for Newcastle United.
Filmed mostly in the North East, Newcastle films brilliantly, with excellent panaramic sweeps of the city.
New boy Kuno Becker takes the lead and gives quite a moving if some what schmaltsy performance, while Anna Friel plays the love interest with quite an impressive Geordie accent and Alan Shearer manages his line!
The film is very American at times, but this doesnt detract from the fairly fast pace too much. The football scenes are well mixed with live action and there are several cameos including Beckham, Raul, Zidane and Brian Johnson from AC/DC. The sondtrack is excellent featuring some classic Brit pop anthems.
All in all this is very entertaining and well recommended.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I am not a football fan. On the first day of the World Cup, this DVD arrived from Amazon rentals. I can't even remember listing it, but must have done. Great.
Well, in fact it's a damn good film. Poor boy overcomes problems to achieve success; yes it's been done before, but a couple of things mark this one out. Lots of interesting characters- especially our hero Nunez (Kuno Becker). Lots of cameo appearances-but was that really Sven? How did he get the time? The whole thing has a feel good appeal. And the cinematographer has rightly made Newcastle look beautiful. Some stunning shots of the Tyne. A bit of irony here, the poor boy coming over from L.A (which looks a right dump), home of Hollywood, to achieve fame in a formerly industrial northern English city, now looking very classy.
Definitely worth seeing.
Well, in fact it's a damn good film. Poor boy overcomes problems to achieve success; yes it's been done before, but a couple of things mark this one out. Lots of interesting characters- especially our hero Nunez (Kuno Becker). Lots of cameo appearances-but was that really Sven? How did he get the time? The whole thing has a feel good appeal. And the cinematographer has rightly made Newcastle look beautiful. Some stunning shots of the Tyne. A bit of irony here, the poor boy coming over from L.A (which looks a right dump), home of Hollywood, to achieve fame in a formerly industrial northern English city, now looking very classy.
Definitely worth seeing.
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I bought this for my son as he had read the book in school and had loved the book. He was very impressed with the film and thought that it had stayed true to the book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Fiona Rooney
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Tempted to give it five stars, because of how much I enjoyed it, but there's no disguising the fact that this is not a 100% classic. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Harry Smart
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Published 23 months ago by Luke Thrower
THE BEST IN THE FRANCHISE
GOAL...WHAT A GOAL BY SANTIAGO MUNEZ,OH WHAT A WICKED PLAYER HE IS WISH HE WAS REAL FOOTBALLER,IF HE WAS REAL NEWCASTLE WOULD WIN THE PREM AND I AINT CHATTIN,I HAVE WATCHED BOTH... Read more
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Published on 13 April 2007 by Katherine M. Moore
Much better than I thought it would be
I wasn't expecting a great deal from "Goal!"; the title sounds a bit naff and the football movie hardly has a glittering and proud heritage. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2006 by J. S. Meins
Wouldn't be in my top 11...
I watched Goal! Knowing partly what to expect - watching the lead character achieve his ultimate dream to play for a top professional football club. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2006 by J. Yalden
OK, NOT GREAT!
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