- Classification: 15
- Studio: Eiv
- VHS Release Date: 24 Jun 2002
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0009JJZWG
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,420 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
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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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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
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
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
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 17 days ago by Jd Wood
entertaining
film was entertaining and humorous with good acting throughout. It made you want to watch it right through without a break.
Published 19 days ago by ianmac
Comedy gold!!
Ricky Tomlinson in another one of his master classes. Such a funny film start to finish and definitely one to watch for a good few england related laughs. Read more
Published 24 days ago by K. D. McLernon
Iconic
I lent my copy to a friend who rported back that this should be an icon of British humour. My reply is that IT IS
Published 9 months ago by M. Joseph
Functional yet short on comedy.
Damning with faint praise is how i'd view the blurb on the front cover 'best British comedy since Bridget Jones'. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bilbo Biggins
Priceless
An absolutely fantastic film... you can watch it over and over and keep noticing hilarious details. Its not just for football fans either... Read more
Published 11 months ago by MSW
Mike Bassett: England Manager
This is a great film and an absolute must have for all football fans !
You will start laughing during the opening scene and you'll keep on laughing all the way to the... Read more
You will start laughing during the opening scene and you'll keep on laughing all the way to the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by beneboy
Mike Bassett: England Manager
i thought i was very good and very funny defenatly a good buy and movie you can watch many times
Published 23 months ago by D. Allen
funny
Funny as never seen it for the price a good giggle wouldnt advise any one who doesnt like footy watching it though u will hate it then.
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Mr. M. T. Brookes
a great football film
Mike Bassett: England Manager is a great film.
The only gripe I have with it is the fact that its a film that tries to pass itself off as a 'Documentary'... Read more
The only gripe I have with it is the fact that its a film that tries to pass itself off as a 'Documentary'... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by DanielB1982
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