If you're a football fan who likes happy endings and are not too bothered about the plausibility of the plot, this could be the film for you. Young Mexican living as illegal immigrant in the USA is spotted by a former footballer and scout and gets trial with Newcastle United. After some trials and tribulations, he becomes a hero.
This film will probably be big on Tyneside but I would doubt its appeal in other parts of the country. Guest appearances by several famous footballers must have cost a bomb and added nothing to the story. I don't think I'm giving anything away if I say Beckham was wooden.
Surprisingly authentic North East accents from Chris Fairbank and Anna Friel and Anna Friel looks good too! I wouldn't bother to see it again but it was an enjoyable enough film.
This film will probably be big on Tyneside but I would doubt its appeal in other parts of the country. Guest appearances by several famous footballers must have cost a bomb and added nothing to the story. I don't think I'm giving anything away if I say Beckham was wooden.
Surprisingly authentic North East accents from Chris Fairbank and Anna Friel and Anna Friel looks good too! I wouldn't bother to see it again but it was an enjoyable enough film.