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Movie reviews for the soccer fanatic; films depicting memorable football moments, underdog stories and documentaries on the real history of soccer.
The Great Escape (1963) Review
"The Great Escape" is a 1963 American World War II epic film directed by John Sturges, based on the true story of a group of allied prisoners of war who attempted to escape from a German prison camp during World War II. The film stars an ensemble cast, including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn, among others. The film was a commercial success and is now considered a classic of the war genre.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Review
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a 2003 action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows the story of the Bride (Uma Thurman), a former assassin who wakes up from a four-year coma to seek revenge against her former boss and lover, Bill (David Carradine), and his team of assassins who betrayed her and left her for dead.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
No Country for Old Men (2007) Review
No Country for Old Men is a 2007 crime thriller film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, based on the novel of the same name by Cormac McCarthy. The film follows the story of Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), a hunter who stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and finds a briefcase full of money. He is pursued by the relentless hitman Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), who will stop at nothing to get the money back. The film also features Tommy Lee Jones as the sheriff who is trying to make sense of the violence and chaos that ensues.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Review
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, and starring the members of the Monty Python comedy group. The film is a satirical take on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and follows the exploits of King Arthur and his knights as they search for the Holy Grail.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) Review
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 adventure film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston (the director's father), and Tim Holt. The film tells the story of three down-on-their-luck Americans who journey to Mexico in search of gold. Along the way, they must confront various challenges and conflicts, both internal and external, as they become consumed by their quest for riches.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
Yojimbo (1961) Review
Yojimbo, directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a 1961 samurai film that has become a classic of Japanese cinema. The film tells the story of a ronin, or masterless samurai, who wanders into a small town in the midst of a brutal conflict between two rival gangs. The ronin, named Sanjuro, decides to play the gangs against each other in order to profit from the chaos.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
Jurassic Park (1993) Review
Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993, is a classic science fiction film that has stood the test of time. Based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton, the movie tells the story of a group of scientists who visit an island where cloned dinosaurs have been brought back to life. The film's groundbreaking special effects and thrilling action sequences make it a true classic of the genre.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
A Beautiful Mind (2001) Review
A Beautiful Mind, released in 2001, is a biographical drama film directed by Ron Howard, based on the life of mathematician John Nash. The film follows Nash, played by Russell Crowe, as he develops paranoid schizophrenia and struggles to balance his personal life, academic career, and mental illness. The film received critical acclaim and won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Jennifer Connelly.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
Shutter Island (2010) Review
Shutter Island is a psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 2010. Based on the novel by Dennis Lehane, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels, who is sent to investigate the disappearance of a patient from a remote island mental hospital. However, as he delves deeper into the case, he begins to question his own sanity and the motives of those around him.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
The Sixth Sense (1999) Review
The Sixth Sense, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, is a gripping psychological thriller that was released in 1999. The film stars Bruce Willis as Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist who is haunted by the memory of a former patient who committed suicide. When he takes on a new patient, Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), who is tormented by terrifying visions of ghosts, he is forced to confront his own demons and unravel the mystery of Cole's supernatural abilities.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
Unforgiven (1992) Review
Unforgiven, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a landmark film in the western genre. Released in 1992, it is a movie that challenges the tropes of the traditional western, while also paying homage to its predecessors. The film is a gritty and unflinching look at the realities of the old west, and the price that comes with seeking revenge.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Review
Pan's Labyrinth is a Spanish-Mexican dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro and released in 2006. The film is set in 1944 Spain, where a young girl named Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) moves with her pregnant mother Carmen (Ariadna Gil) to live with her mother's new husband, the ruthless army captain Vidal (Sergi López). While exploring the woods near their new home, Ofelia discovers a magical world inhabited by mythical creatures, and she must navigate this dangerous realm to complete a series of tasks set by a faun (Doug Jones) in order to prove herself as the long-lost princess of the underworld.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Cleats
