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Released May 14, 2010 1h 59m Comedy Drama List
84% Tomatometer 101 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Ever since his wife (Stephanie Bishop) left him, Eric Bishop's (Steve Evets) life has fallen apart. His two teen sons (Lucy-Jo Hudson, Gerard Kearns) have little regard for him, his job at the post office is increasingly unfulfilling and he ends up in the hospital after a car crash. One night, he smokes marijuana and has a vision of his favorite Manchester United soccer player: Eric Cantona. With the help of his idol and his daughter (Stefan Gumbs), Eric tries to get his life straightened out.

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Ken Loach's latest is an uplifting, entertaining and amusing socio-drama featuring a match-winning performance from Eric Cantona.

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Victoria Luxford BBC.com Wonderful chemistry between Steve Evets and Eric Cantona... it's an intriguing and relatable movie that will lift your spirits. Rated: 4/5 Mar 24, 2022 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator This is a deliberate 'feelgood' movie and, while I didn't feel bad, I just didn't feel much of anything. Aug 29, 2018 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader [A] well-meaning misfire. Jan 3, 2011 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) A banal waste of time. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 18, 2022 Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media One of the most engaging and impressive dramas to come out of British cinema this side of the millennium. Rated: 5/5 Sep 20, 2021 Full Review PJ Nabarro Patrick Nabarro The film's whimsical spirit invites the audience to enter into a fablistic mindset and to relax into its uplifting air of camaraderie. Rated: 3/5 Feb 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Martin R Worth watching when you are travelling. Liked it alot. But not a Saturday evening blockbuster. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/05/23 Full Review isla s First off, this is not a film entirely about football, in case people think it is. Its very much a Ken Loach film - a piece of British social commentary, showing the life of a working class man, someone who sees themselves very much as a 'down and out' type. Its a sobering watch I could describe as being about someone trying to keep their head above water, as is the case with most Ken Loach films. Its classed as a comedy and I suppose there are some comedy type moments in it but suffice to say its not what I'd regard a very amusing film for the most part, for obvious reasons (towards the very end it does get more chaotic and I couldn't help but smile a bit but its not a big 'laugh out loud' film mostly). The comedy is mainly present in the scenes showing Eric at ease, laidback with his mates at work and in his house, not with the adolescents he (seemingly) begrudgingly lives with. This is a quirky film but I liked the themes and I thought the main character, Eric Bishop, was played well by Steve Evets. There's even some poignant moments present and it does feel quite realistic, so I'd recommend it on that basis, yes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review nefasto r This lighter version of Ken Loach is sweet and touching. A simple and funny idea that pays off. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Ken Loach has a very personal mark but there is something that doesn't quite work in this one. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Frances H Really cute, funny heart warming Brit flick and well worth a watch with a priceless climax! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/28/19 Full Review Audience Member Another wonderful film from Ken Loach. Beautifully made. The man's a genius story teller. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ever since his wife (Stephanie Bishop) left him, Eric Bishop's (Steve Evets) life has fallen apart. His two teen sons (Lucy-Jo Hudson, Gerard Kearns) have little regard for him, his job at the post office is increasingly unfulfilling and he ends up in the hospital after a car crash. One night, he smokes marijuana and has a vision of his favorite Manchester United soccer player: Eric Cantona. With the help of his idol and his daughter (Stefan Gumbs), Eric tries to get his life straightened out.
Director
Ken Loach
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien, Éric Cantona, Pascal Caucheteux, Vincent Maraval
Screenwriter
Paul Laverty
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Goodfellas S.L., Icon Films, Why Not Productions, Sixteen Films, Canto Bros
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 14, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$55.8K
Runtime
1h 59m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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