Entertaining, likeable and surprisingly moving documentary with engaging characters and some astute observations about obsession, friendship and the pursuit of fame.
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09/14/07
In the Hands of the Gods (2007)
85 %
Reviews Counted: 13 Fresh: 11 Rotten:2 Average Rating: 6.8/10
Rated: 15
Theatrical Release: 14-09-2007
Genre: Sports/Recreation
Director: Benjamin Turner
Reviews
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Certainly the story's climax in Buenos Aires is unexpected, yet many scenes resemble staged reality TV moments: group hugs, tears, mumbled monologues about overcoming obstacles.
09/14/07
Top Critic
This trip rapidly becomes more about how they interact rather than their gravity defying ball.
09/14/07
Top Critic
Part road movie, part character study, here’s a movie made for peanuts that outshines 75 per cent of what Hollywood churns out.
09/14/07
If ever there was a film that celebrated the joy of existence, the heady thrill of scaling a seemingly insurmountable challenge, it’s this shambling documentary.
09/14/07
Top Critic
A thoroughly entertaining if necessarily condensed road trip that you don't have to be a football - or Maradona - fan to enjoy.
09/14/07
Top Critic
Entertaining and affecting, this takes its subjects out of their comfort zone and onto a journey of self-discovery. Stirring soccer skills are matched by absorbing action off the ball.
09/14/07
Lest we think that all youths in sportswear are out to mug us, energetic documentary In the Hands of the Gods shows there are at least five British boys in hoodies who've got something positive to do.
09/14/07
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The film’s teary-eyed conclusion is clearly intended to have you punching the air in elation, but the message it delivers will actually leave you feeling quite cold.
09/14/07
Top Critic
That passion does become apparent in the movie’s surprisingly touching climax. How much input the production team had in the outcome is hard to say, but when the tears start rolling down Woody’s cheeks, it’s obvious that this was the Freestylers’ jo
09/14/07
More than a film about kicky-uppies, this is a blinding doc full of flair and showmanship.
09/11/07
Top Critic
Engaging narrative documentary follows five football freestylers busking their way from Britain to Argentina
09/02/07
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