Goal! (DVD)

I bought this film for my football mad sons after reading a review about it in a magazine.My sons have now watched it many times, and obviously think its a great film! Its set around Newcastle United & the boys enjoyed spotting some of their favourite stars in their cameo roles. All in all well worth watching for football fans of all ages!

i really liked the film, it was bought as a present for my boyfriend but when i watched i thought it was really good.

This film is about love,loss and most importantly Footy!!!!! A young lad brought up in mexico plays for his local Sunday league when a old scout from Newcastle notices him. He arrangings a trial and every thing goes from there. This film is the first of 3.

Despite being two of the world’s biggest forms of mass entertainment, footy and film have always struggled to gel. Goal!, though, runs its little legs off trying to make the opposites attract – hauling you into a Rocky-lite story and capturing the faded dreams of lager swilling, Sky Sports-watching males across the land.

Danny Cannon’s tale of LA-based immigrant Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker) being plucked from the streets to join Newcastle United is as predictable as the outcome of an England penalty shootout. But it’s not nearly as disappointing, with cameos from the game’s leading lights (the highlight being a spectacularly wooden turn by David Beckham) and doctored footage of actual Premiership games adding a previously unseen level of authenticity. Where Goal! fouls points, however, is in ‘Santy’s’ bullet-fast rise from struggling rookie to Magpie saviour – all within the final three games of the season.

On paper the extras may look impressive, but they lack top-class players. The oddly titled Behind The Pitch is a revealing Making Of, but The Beautiful Game quickly grates as various Yanks extol the virtues of football (with no mention of the ‘S’ word, thankfully...). The Cannon-led commentary is workmanlike, while the two FIFA-related extras should have been left on the bench. Star performer? The Goal! II trailer, where Munez mixes it with the Galactico-ranked Real Madrid. Do we smell more dazzling thesp-work from Becks?

Surprisingly good film. Wasnt expecting it to be at all good, considering all football films are poor but this film is definately the best footie film ever made, its a must see for all football fans and any film fanatics.
i would recommend.

Pride and passion True black and white style.Santiago like a younger Alan Shearer an amazing player and he chose Newcastle over Man Utd. HA!!!!

really wanted it for a night with mum and a wine and it worked .excellant cover in perfect condition and turned it on time with lots of packerging and just as described and when watched did not skip one bit it just played all the way though and had a really good storyline to it ,with some goob actress and a well storyline that is close to our hearts and one we all dream of making it in the big lights with a passion to drive you all the way sad in the beginning but only gets better and better as the viewing goes on and we actresses play a good part in the film to.

I have watched this film over and over again and I love it !!!!!!!

There is nothing to dislike about this film even if you are a Newcastle fan or not.

THIS IS DEFIANTLY THE BEST FOOTBALL FILM EVER MADE, IT'S A FILM YOU CAN WATCH OVER & OVER AGAIN & NEVER GET TIRED OF IT.

this is my sons all time favourite film. however its not just for football fans. Romance, drama, humour who couls ask for more.

My son wanted to see the film because he read Goal 1 and 2. He really enjoyed the film, and liked the film better than the book, as the characters were brought to life. He enjoyed the football matches in the film, but was disappointed that there was not more matches. He's looking forward to watching Goal 2.

What a fantastic movie.
This film mixes drama with real live premiership action soccer, and it does so very well indeed.
Part one of a trilogy, it definetly leaves you wanting more.
It says on the box "the best football film ever made" and I would definetly agree with that statement.
Fabulous stuff.
IF YOU LIKE FOOTBALL YOU WILL LOVE THIS
5/5

It is hard to keep playing football when you have college and having to do alot of homework of the tutors. I have been playing football for years so I have alot of football film.I have to be been not able to play atm has college is hard and alot of homework and test.

Great footy film even my wife enjoyed it and she HATES football ! Did however cross over into the realms of pure Fantasy when we are asked to believe that Newcastle could beat Chelsea and then Liverpool to qualify for the Champions League, I mean come on !!

Entertaining from beginning to end probably so close to the truth on how money and popularity can go to your head

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this is an excellent movie my 2 boys love this movie and got me to buy this as they watch it all the time when is it on sky movies or tv. would higly recommnend anybody that loves football as much as mine to buy this film as it keeps them amused over and over again.

If you like films and you like football you can't go wrong with this rags to riches story of Santiago Mendes who not only ends up living the American dream but also fulfils every young boys dream of becoming a footballer.
Great entertainment and believable plot. Recommended viewing.

very good film recomend it to anyone A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This is a great movie i loved it. it has action and football matches. 5/5.i recommend to any football fan. i also have goal 2 which is great and i also recomend

We watched this as a family at the weekend having it bought it in the sales for £2.99 and WOW what a good watch.
The acting, although from relatively unknowns is superb other than Anna Friel's somewhat dodgey and intermittant Newcastle accent!
The football action is fantastic and the use of actual stadiums and loads of guest appearances from Newcastle and Liverpool players plus a speaking part from THE David Beckham is very impressive.
This is no Green Street or Football Factory for you wannabe hooligans but a good football fairytale...... need to get Goal II now!

All round great football film and to be enjoyed by all ages. Very touching, great story line and well cast.

For me i think that this as got a very good story line, a little far fetched maybe but if we made films that were real life all the time then it would get somewhat boring.

Much better than the 2nd for me, Goal is a highly regarded, well written and acted movie that will warm the heart of any football fanatic.

Full of twists, turns and surprises along the way, goal is a very good film that you can watch over and over without tiring from its beauty.

i bought it for 10 pounds including postage, the price in the shops was £20
it came within 4 days which was really convinient and the seller has a 100% record, i dont know how this will help you with your buying but if does then good luck