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A Shot at Glory

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A Shot at Glory (2002)

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Reviews Counted:21

Fresh:14

Rotten:7

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Gordon McLoed (Robert Duvall), is a former soccer star who now manages a smalltime team in the town of Kilnockie. The team hasn't won a championship for over a hundred years, so the American team... Gordon McLoed (Robert Duvall), is a former soccer star who now manages a smalltime team in the town of Kilnockie. The team hasn't won a championship for over a hundred years, so the American team owner (Michael Keaton) acquires star player Jackie McQuillan (real life soccer pro Ally McQuist) to increase the team's chances of winning. To complicate matters, womanizing Jackie is in a failing marriage to McLeod's daughter. But the team must learn to work together, because if they don't have a winning season, it is likely that the club will be permanently moved to Ireland. Director Michael Corrente (OUTSIDE PROVIDENCE) has fashioned a touching tale like to appeal to sports fans and non-fans alike. [More]

Starring: Ally McCoist, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Brian Cox

Starring: Ally McCoist, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Brian Cox, Kirsty Mitchell, Cole Hauser

Director: Michael Corrente

Director: Michael Corrente
Screenwriter: Denis O'Neill
Composer: Mark Knopfler
Studio: Mac Releasing

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Reviews for A Shot at Glory

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06/05/08
Derek Elley
Derek Elley
Variety
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08/10/05
Emanuel Levy
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07/21/05
Houston Chronicle

more like a standard Hollywood product than celebration of Beautiful Game

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06/29/05
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
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12/22/03
Greg Muskewitz
Greg Muskewitz
eFilmCritic.com

In other words, it's just another sports drama/character study. Yet this one makes up for in heart what it lacks in outright newness. Plus, like I already mentioned...it's Robert Duvall! C'mon!

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04/27/03
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

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02/15/03
Jamie Gillies
Jamie Gillies
Apollo Guide

Duvall is strong as always.

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01/11/03
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card
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10/21/02
Jean Lowerison
Jean Lowerison
San Diego Metropolitan
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08/09/02
Robert Denerstein
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
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Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
06/13/02
Arizona Republic

A sports movie with action that's exciting on the field and a story you care about off it.

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06/07/02
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com
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06/05/02
Barbara Goslawski
Barbara Goslawski
Boxoffice Magazine

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05/12/02
Nick Barbaro
Nick Barbaro
Austin Chronicle

Pretty good little movie.

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05/06/02
Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
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N/R

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Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
05/06/02
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Despite some charm and heart, this quirky soccer import is forgettable

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05/06/02
Marty Mapes
Marty Mapes
Movie Habit

Scotland looks wonderful, the fans are often funny fanatics, the showdown sure beats a bad day of golf.

Full Review Source: San Diego Union-Tribune | comment Comment
05/03/02
David Elliott
David Elliott
San Diego Union-Tribune

Carrying off a spot-on Scottish burr, Duvall (also a producer) peels layers from this character that may well not have existed on paper.

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05/03/02
Evan Henerson
Evan Henerson
Los Angeles Daily News

Denis O'Neill's script avoids the prime sports cliche, a last-second goal to win the championship, but it neglects few others.

Full Review Source: Charlotte Observer | comment Comment
05/03/02
Lawrence Toppman
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
 
 
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