I don't know much about soccer and had never heard of the movie. Our 9 year old grandson brought it when he came to visit and we enjoyed it immensely! The acting was very believable an the story was well done. We had a little trouble understanding the British accents, but no problem knowing what emotion was being portrayed. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who loves sports, soccer, a nice love story, or just wants a decent movie to watch with the kids. I liked the relationship Santiago had with his grandmother and brother and felt sad that he didn't reconcile with his father. But that just made us realize how important it is to maintain family relationships. This story had other themes that gave it depth, such as having dreams and realizing them, making your way in the world without handouts, importance of friendship, teamwork and keeping your feet on the ground despite fame.
Review of Goal! The Dream Begins
