One isn't eager to see extra time played and the 'To be continued' line at the end is more ominous than enticing. Once again, film-makers demonstrate that old adage, never give soccer an even break.
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02/18/07
Goal II: Living the Dream (2007)
43 %
Reviews Counted: 14 Fresh: 6 Rotten:8 Average Rating: 4.8/10
Rated: 12A
Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins
Theatrical Release: 09-02-2007
Synopsis: THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE TO BE DETERMINED This sequel to 2006's GOAL! THE DREAM BEGINS finds Santiago Munez established as a soccer success in Newcastle. But he soon jumps at the chance to play for Real Madrid with icons such as David Beckham. However, Santiago discovers that money and... [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Kuno Becker, Alessandro Nivola, Anna Friel, Rutger Hauer, Leonor Varela
Director: Jaume Collet-Sera
Screenwriter: Mike Jeffries, Adrian Butchart, Terry Loane
Producer: Mike Jeffries, Mark Huffam, Matt Barrelle
Composer: Stephen Warbeck
Screenwriter: Mike Jeffries, Adrian Butchart, Terry Loane
Producer: Mike Jeffries, Mark Huffam, Matt Barrelle
Composer: Stephen Warbeck
Reviews
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I won't tell you the result, but I will say that Arsene Wenger would be wise to avoid Goal 2 in case he suffers from terminal apoplexy.
02/09/07
Becker, who made the first instalment just about passable, is bland here while Alessandro Nivola, who plays his best pal, looks rightly bored.
02/09/07
Not quite the guilty pleasure the first movie was, Goal! 2 can’t quite stick it in the back of the net, pull off the double etc, etc...
02/09/07
A machine might have directed this, but it has a few more welcome touches of comedy than the first one.
02/09/07
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It's a game of two halves, and both of them suck in a flat-footed follow-up that doesn't bode well for the inevitable Goal! 3.
02/09/07
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Cliched but nonetheless enjoyable - if you liked the first film, you won't be disappointed by the second one. Unless you're an Arsenal fan.
02/08/07
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Filmically it's more of a pleasantly diverting kick about in the park than a 90th minute back-of-the-net at the world cup final.
02/06/07
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The idea of turning a 10-minute idea into a trilogy of movies seemed imposing at first, but Goal II continues the franchise's recipe of personality over originality.
10/04/07
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