Your current location:HOME >business >Movie Review: Bill Nighy, Michael Ward shine in Netflix’s Homeless World Cup crowd 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 06:58:34 Source: Internet compilationEdit:business
“ The Beautiful Game,” a new movie starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward, is about a real internation
“ The Beautiful Game,” a new movie starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward, is about a real international soccer tournament called the Homeless World Cup.
Don’t go in expecting documentary realness or grit, however. This is a movie-movie (debuting on Netflix on Friday, tidily constructed to leave audiences feeling inspired and uplifted. Mind you, this isn’t a bad thing – verité authenticity has its place but so do well constructed, glossy fantasies that still evoke authentic emotion and get at some essential truths. “ The Beautiful Game,” directed by Thea Sharrock, is firmly the latter. Just managing expectations.
The first Homeless World Cup was held in 2003, and in the past two decades, nearly 70 countries and 1.2 million people have participated. And yet, I suspect, its existence might come as a surprise to many (even soccer fans …excuse me, football). The foundation’s goals are noble, raising awareness for homelessness in major world cities and giving players a sense of pride and community.
Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 92024-05-21 06:55
Historical community grows with new vitality in China's Guangdong2024-05-21 06:52
In pics: Guangyang Isle in SW China's Chongqing2024-05-21 06:43
Xi Focus: Xi's Inspiring Words for Young People2024-05-21 06:24
Ben Whishaw lights up the Croisette as he joins his co2024-05-21 06:24
Xiplomacy: How China Helps Preserve Cultural Heritage Sites in Asia2024-05-21 06:22
Forest Law builds legal protection for ecology2024-05-21 06:05
Breathtaking view of oldest palace in Tibet 'Yumbu Lakhang'2024-05-21 05:48
Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands2024-05-21 04:45
Book on Value of Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Published2024-05-21 04:16
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf is spotted on the streets of Gavin and Stacey's hometown Barry2024-05-21 06:55
Scenery of azalea blossoms in Zhalantun City, N China2024-05-21 06:49
China sees over 73 mln domestic tourist visits during Mid2024-05-21 06:45
Xinhua Commentary: Major Powers Should Work with China for Political Settlement of Ukraine Crisis2024-05-21 06:23
Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands2024-05-21 05:23
Explore enchanting scenery of Xinjiang2024-05-21 05:23
Forest Law builds legal protection for ecology2024-05-21 05:05
Scenery in Ergun, China's Inner Mongolia2024-05-21 04:38
Tom Brady and Jay2024-05-21 04:32
View of paddy fields in Guiyang, SW China's Guizhou2024-05-21 04:28