‘The Beautiful Game’ Review: Bill Nighy Brings Heart And Soul To Inspiring Film Focused On Second Chances For Soccer Team Of Homeless Players

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Joe Leydon Film Critic Winner of an audience award at the 2023 SXSW film fest, “The Long Game” is an utterly predictable yet thoroughly engaging period drama. Set in 1950s Texas, the film focuses on the true-life story of five Mexican-American youths who triumph against all odds while overcoming adversity, prejudice and periodic self-doubts in their pursuit of a Texas State High School Golf Championship trophy.

Naveen Kumar Tough guys with a soft side have long held a firm grip on the American imagination. S.E. Hinton’s novel “The Outsiders,” about a cadre of down-and-out boys, has been read by millions of restless adolescents since it was published in 1967, when the author herself was a teenager.

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Jack Dunn In association with Washington D.C. nonprofit the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, the Mexican American golf drama “The Long Game” will screen at the White House April 9, just ahead of its April 12 release date.

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The Beautiful Game is Netflix’s new football drama film, starring Bill Nighy and Micheal Ward. But what songs are included on the film’s soundtrack? Read on for all the details.The feature film was released onto the streaming platform last week (March 29), and tells the story of the England homeless team and their star striker Vinny (Ward) and coach Mal (Nighy), as they compete in the Homeless World Cup.It is directed by Thea Sharrock, who also helmed the recent box office hit Wicked Little Letters, and was written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who is known for 24 Hour Party People, Millions and the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.Watch the trailer for the film here:The film has been in production since 2021, with a previous incarnation having had Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson attached to it.The film has a score composed by Adem Ilhan, known for his work on films such as Yesterday and Dead Man’s Shoes.In addition, the soundtrack includes a number of well-known songs, including by The Clash, Major Lazer, The White Stripes, Paul Simon, Ezra Collective and Fela Kuti.The full list of songs is:Ezra Collective – ‘Colonial Mentality’ Fela Kuti – ‘Let’s Start’ The Clash – ‘The Magnificent 7’ Kronos Quartet – ‘Vladimir Martynov: The Beatitudes’ Pino Palladino & Blake Mills – ‘Ekute’ The Peanuts – ‘Donna Donna’ Irving Fields Trio – ‘Cha Cha No.

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Naman Ramachandran British actor Sheyi Cole has a prominent role in Thea Sharrock’s Netflix original film “The Beautiful Game.” The film revolves around the Homeless World Cup, an annual soccer tournament bringing together displaced or dispossessed players from nearly 50 countries, playing not merely for a trophy but for a second shot at life. Cole plays Jason, a would-be ladies’ man given a sharp #MeToo education when he inappropriately comes onto sparky Mexican-American player Rosita (Cristina Rodio). “One thing that was great about Thea is that she was so hands on – any concerns that we had, she was willing to have conversations and was able to alleviate any concerns that we essentially had, surrounding that conversation with Jason,” Cole told Variety.

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Izabel Goulart and Kevin Trapp are undoubtedly one of the best-looking celebrity couples. The German soccer goalkeeper and Brazilian fashion model recently spent time in her native country, and they shared a series of snaps and videos looking happily in love while spending time with family, and friends.A post shared by Izabel Goulart (@izabelgoulart)The couple shared the memories in a joint post, captioning the post, “A Weekend fulfilled with Quality time, Family, Friends and Lots of love in [Brazil]. A wonderful weekend surrounded by family, friends, and a lot of love.” In the carousel of snaps was the coupe cuddling, eating, enjoying drinks with friends, and sweet carasses.

Lucy Alexander, who is soon set to appear permanently on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, always has her family close to her heart.The 53 year old, who is known for appearing on Homes Under the Hammer, is married to ex-Premier League footballer Stewart Castledine, with whom she shares two children, daughter Kitty, and son, Leo. Kitty has found fame in her own right, playing the role of Penny Branning, cousin of Lauren Branning, on BBC's EastEnders. She burst onto our screens in January 2024, hitting things off in a drugs mule storyline as she stashed drugs into her cousin, Lauren's (Jacqueline Jossa) suitcase in Paris.

Guy Lodge Film Critic An assortment of familiar life-as-sport metaphors get a healthy workout in “The Beautiful Game,” a story of underdog athletes for whom winning may not be everything, though it’s a welcome distraction from greater obstacles. For many viewers, Thea Sharrock‘s cheery Netflix entertainment may serve as an introduction to the real-life event on which it’s based: the Homeless World Cup, an annual soccer tournament bringing together displaced or dispossessed players from nearly 50 countries, playing not merely for a trophy but for a second shot at life.

An A-list cast including Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy will lend their voices to That Christmas, an animated feature from Netflix penned by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy).