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The latest in the ubiquitous mockumentary genre, Mike Bassett: England Manager follows the eponymous hapless head-honcho of the England Squad through the build-up to the World Cup. Ricky Tomlinson is Bassett, once again donning the sheepskin coat of the nation's favourite working-class northern underdog (Riff Raff, The Royle Family). Plucked from obscurity and literally out of his league Bassett is the last choice for the unwanted job of England Manager. He's also hamstrung by a team of misfits, clearly modelled on well-known England players, including a violent psychopath who's more interested in breaking limbs than breaking away with the ball and a blubbing Geordie team-joker. Bassett and his team of allsorts are further hampered by drunken arrests, forgotten balls and Brazilian girls turning out to be boys.
Though primarily a vehicle for Tomlinson, there's the usual smattering of Lock Stock faces and cameo appearances here: Phill Jupitus underacts a jaundiced sports hack; Keith Allen sends himself up as a new-lad celeb leading the team through the their awful World Cup song; and Atomic Kitten are, well, Atomic Kitten. Fart jokes and swearing provide plenty of beer-belly laughs, and the Henry V "once more unto the breach, dear friends"-style attack on the fickle back-stabbing English press proves unexpectedly poignant. Throw in a trendy soundtrack featuring Robbie Williams and Artful Dodger, and we have a cup-winner. It may be episodic, patchy and xenophobic in places, but football fans, or anyone who can take the odd high tackle, will enjoy this bittersweet taste of flawed glory leavened by British humour at its self-deprecating best. --Paul Eisinger
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When Phil Cope (Malcolm Terris), the manager of the England football team, suffers a heart attack during the qualifying rounds of the World Cup, the Football Association opts to replace him with Norwich FC manager Mike Bassett (Ricky Tomlinson). Followed everywhere he goes by a documentary crew, Bassett gets off to a rocky start when his boys lose to Poland, and he doesn't fare much better in games against Belgium and Slovenia. The press are against him, and the country as a whole seems to have little hope for the national team, but can Bassett do the impossible and turn the lads' game around?
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This is a fantastic film. It is done in an original style - sort of like a documentary. The film follows the new England Manager, Mike Bassett, around during the build up to and the actual World Cup. He faces a disastrous beginning to the World Cup campaign and ends up struggling emotionally with being the England Manager. However, he eventually pulls through which gives more license for the film to lighten up and it develops into a must-see crude comedy.
Definitely one to buy - I loved it!!!
Definitely one to buy - I loved it!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Shaun James
Format:DVD
This film, is set as documentary of the rise and fall of Mike Bassett.
The scenario is good, the current England manager has a heart attack, and they need to draft in a replacement. The film makes a mockery of the FA (half of it wouldn't surprise me, if it was true lol). Since nobody actually wants the job, they hand it to one man crazy enough to take it on. None other than Mike Bassett. It takes you right through his experience as manager of England right through the World Cup.
The humour is spot on, but you must really have a footballing knowledge to actually get the jokes. Thoroughly enjoyed this film, have watched it about 5 times in about 2 weeks. Some of the comedy is absolutely spot on, and a well thought out film.
If you like football and Ricky Tomlinson, buy this dvd!!
The scenario is good, the current England manager has a heart attack, and they need to draft in a replacement. The film makes a mockery of the FA (half of it wouldn't surprise me, if it was true lol). Since nobody actually wants the job, they hand it to one man crazy enough to take it on. None other than Mike Bassett. It takes you right through his experience as manager of England right through the World Cup.
The humour is spot on, but you must really have a footballing knowledge to actually get the jokes. Thoroughly enjoyed this film, have watched it about 5 times in about 2 weeks. Some of the comedy is absolutely spot on, and a well thought out film.
If you like football and Ricky Tomlinson, buy this dvd!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Leslie Ashby
Format:DVD
This DVD is a must buy - it is so very funny. I don't want to spoil the pleasure of anyone watching it for the first time but just to say it concerns the appoinment of a most unlikely candidate as England's Football Team Manager and what happens after his appoinment.
Loaded with humorous one liners and situations - I was nearly crying with laughter. You have to watch this more than once to pick up the all the witty dialogue. Finally, you don't have to be football fan to enjoy this film. BUY IT!
Loaded with humorous one liners and situations - I was nearly crying with laughter. You have to watch this more than once to pick up the all the witty dialogue. Finally, you don't have to be football fan to enjoy this film. BUY IT!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant example of changing the approach to a problem!
wonderful film, loved the way he changed the way he responded to failure to bring everyone on to his side
Published 5 days ago by Jacqueline Flexney-Briscoe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
This is a brilliant film, done in a kind of documentary style that does wonders for the story. The tale of a bungling manager who finds success domestically and by default gets to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Payne
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Mike Bassett-Emgland Manager DVD
Great film.Have watched it many times and enjoy it as much as the first time I watched it.Very funny film.
Published 1 month ago by Ian Moseley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Football Fun
'What about that Ramires, wasn't he brilliant'...classic line from a brilliant film, a must for any romantic football fan (yes, we do still exist!!)
Published 2 months ago by David Spacey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Utterly brilliant film
This is one of my all time favourite films. Ricky Tomlinson portrays a lower league football manager expertly, and his comedic talents really shine. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael Dalby
5.0 out of 5 stars
VERY FUNNY
Watched this over Christmas and loved it so funny love Ricky Tomlinson ,arrived on time at this busy time of the year.Would recommend.
Published 4 months ago by Denise Shepherd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Angel face
Got this for my husband as he liked the series years ago he enjoys this DVD and would recommend to others despatch time excellent
Published 6 months ago by Angel face
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
A cracking 'mockumentary' of English football. Yes it is over 1o years old, but a lot of the 'mock taking' of English football is still very much ripe today. Nowt has changed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by JWV, 1979
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
A must have for any football fan. It is witty, funny, and takes a great look at the english national team and the crazy hype that surrounds it at every international tournament.
Published 12 months ago by Jd Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars
entertaining
film was entertaining and humorous with good acting throughout. It made you want to watch it right through without a break.
Published 12 months ago by ianmac
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