Shooting for Socrates

2015

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29%

7 Reviews

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29%

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Exceedingly enjoyable with some great actors, most from Game of Thrones, tells the heroic tale of Northern Ireland's performance in the 1986 World Cup. Jackie Fullerton is the main tale but you cannot help but love the underdog vibe and bonus points for featuring Nottingham in the story too and many references to Nottingham Forest.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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James Erskine

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Conleth Hill

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John Hannah

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Bronagh Gallagher

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Richard Dormer

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Simon Crook

Empire Magazine

The story's crying out for underdog grit.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 7, 2015

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

An amusing portrayal of Jackie Fullerton.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 4, 2015

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Erskine has to strain painfully to accentuate the positive with glimpses of trans-sectarian unity and gassy humour centred on blokes' love of beer.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 4, 2015

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Robert J.E. Simpson

Film Ireland Magazine

It's a fusion of talents and an idea of a story that ultimately don't work. A failed attempt at embracing failure.

Apr 5, 2018

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Nikki Baughan

The List

A charming celebration of the beautiful game.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 1, 2015

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Andy Lea

Daily Star (UK)

The mix of broad comedy and heartfelt drama never comes off. James Erksine's film displays neither enough grit nor enough wit.

Rated: 2/5

May 30, 2015

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Director: James Erskine