Former pro scout Mal Bradley (Bill Nighy) is coaching England's soccer team for the upcoming Homeless World Cup in Rome. He spots Vinny Walker (Micheal Ward) clowning the little kids at the local park. He invites Vinny to play. Vinny insists that he's not homeless. He's got a car and a job in 'logistics'.
This is a sincere underdog feel-good sports movie based on the real thing. Everybody has a different issue. Everybody gets some sort of resolution or a chance to contribute. It's all sincerely written although two hours is rather long. There is too much to cover. It is jamming in too many people. By the last two games, I am itching to fast forward. Like the tournament itself, the games are not that important. It is the story behind the games.
This is a sincere underdog feel-good sports movie based on the real thing. Everybody has a different issue. Everybody gets some sort of resolution or a chance to contribute. It's all sincerely written although two hours is rather long. There is too much to cover. It is jamming in too many people. By the last two games, I am itching to fast forward. Like the tournament itself, the games are not that important. It is the story behind the games.