Reviews of soccer movies and football films
Soccer, football, and Fußball movies targeted at children, adolescents, youth audiences
She’s the Man is a clever adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, a story of mistaken identity and cross-dressing, played on a high school soccer field. Amanda Bynes sparkles as Viola, a girl masquerading as her brother Sebastian in order to play on the boys team (under coach Vinnie Jones).
Continue reading “Review: She’s the Man (2006)”
Kick Like a Girl is a 25-minute HBO documentary that follows a team of 8 yo girls who, having devastated all competition the previous two years, decide to get more challenge by playing in the boys division.
Continue reading “Review: Kick Like a Girl (2008)”
Carlitos and the Field of Dreams is predictable but enjoyable. Carlitos, a 12 yo orphan, sneaks out of the orphanage with the help of his fellow inmates, in order to play for Spain’s junior national team. Continue reading “Review: Carlitos y el Campo de los Sueños (2008)”
Shaun the Sheep is a BBC kids TV series of claymation figures from the creators of Wallace and Grommit. A flock of sheep clandestinely conduct human-like activities behind the back of their farmer.
Continue reading “[Review] Shaun the Sheep: Off the Baa! (2007)”
Though Will Ferrell often plays a psychotic jerk, he is really a jock who majored in sports broadcasting at USC. Maybe that’s why so many of his movies have a sports theme. Kicking & Screaming is his soccer movie.
Continue reading “Review: Kicking & Screaming (2005)”
A Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen made-for-TV soccer movie. Have I hit bottom? But no, Switching Goals is actually pretty good. Great family fun! Continue reading “Switching Goals (1999)”
Family friendly, Her Best Move rises above the other teen/kid soccer movies in the authenticity of the players and the story. The film accurately portrays the trade-offs and stresses on soccer prodigies as well as their families and coaches.
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It’s kind of strange that, of the little information on the web about Soccer Dog: European Cup, most of it is incorrect. Back in 2012, the imdb description used to say that this movie was about a pornstar running a Scottish team. Other sites say this sequel to Soccer Dog: The Movie is about an orphan, a tournament, etc. They’re all wrong–I guess no reviewers really watch these movies when they’re about a dog.
Continue reading “Review: Soccer Dog: European Cup (2004)”
In the Disney Air Bud franchise, a dog named Buddy plays on all the sports teams at a high school. In Air Bud 3: World Pup, Buddy’s owner joins the team because of the new girl from England (who is the best player).
Continue reading “Review: Air Bud World Pup (2001)”
When a red Coca Cola soccer ball falls from the sky, the school janitor takes this as a sign that he must revive the soccer tradition of his village. With the help of a former pro who has come home to run his father’s tiny store, janitor Don Pepe assembles team Atlético San Pancho. The school team progresses to the Cocoa Cola Championship game, played in the Azteca stadium.
Continue reading “Review: Atlético San Pancho (2001)”