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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

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Jimmy Grimble dreams of being a good footballer - if he was, life would be easy. He'd find a nice girl, wouldn't get bullied at school, and if he was really good, he may even be offered an apprenticeship with his team, City. But Jimmy is rubbish at football. One day however, things begin to change for Jimmy, he gets chosen to play for his school team and scores a magnificent goal he gains a confidence that touches and brightens the lives of those around him.

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Keith H. Brown Eye for Film Rated: 4/5 Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Sarah Hall ViewLondon Rated: 4/5 Oct 30, 2002 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Michael Thomson BBC.com Rated: 4/5 May 30, 2001 Full Review Ian Mantgani UK Critic Asks us to root for a gawky little moron and surrounds him with phoney caricatures Rated: 2/4 May 30, 2001 Full Review Brian Webster Apollo Guide Rated: 71/100 May 30, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael H Genius. The kid loves City as well he should Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/24/25 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed it the whole time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member a great piece of british film making, bringing english culture and football together in 1 package. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member It was a great film, I thought this movie was very good, Lewis McKenzie, Gina McKee, Ben Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone and it also starred Samia Ghadie (Maria in Coronation Street) I loved this film, I own it on DVD Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Grimble is a Northern lad who wants to make it big in football. Well there's always hope, sadly there's no hope of him making it big in films. Another dreadful football film to add to the pantheon. Thank God there's only one of these films. Shearer has a cameo role, that is how low the acting goes. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member I've now seen this film 5 or 6 on DVD. The first time I saw it I wasn't really watching and so wasn't convinced, but thought it was good. The second time, I watched it seriously ... and thought it absolutely brilliant. For myself, an Englishman who always wanted to be a footballer but without the necessary talent (or any talent), this is a story of dreams come true. Of a home-life that is far from perfect, but with a mother who loves you. And a teacher who used to be a striker at the highest level. How much better can it get? There's great acting from Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Gina McKee and Samia Ghandie; and a brilliant soundtrack reinforcing the emotionally key moments of the film. The side-plots are subtly handled and the ending has made me cry more than once. Wonderful ..... especially if you have always wanted to be a great footballer but never made it, or have been unlucky in love. Recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Hay

Director

Robert Carlyle

Eric Wirral

Ray Winstone

Harry

Gina McKee

Donna

Lewis McKenzie

Jimmy Grimble

Ben Miller

Johnny Two Dogs

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Synopsis Jimmy Grimble dreams of being a good footballer - if he was, life would be easy. He'd find a nice girl, wouldn't get bullied at school, and if he was really good, he may even be offered an apprenticeship with his team, City. But Jimmy is rubbish at football. One day however, things begin to change for Jimmy, he gets chosen to play for his school team and scores a magnificent goal he gains a confidence that touches and brightens the lives of those around him.
Director
John Hay
Producer
Jeremy Bolt, Alison Jackson, Sarah Radclyffe
Screenwriter
Rik Carmichael, John Hay, Simon Mayle
Production Co
Pathé Pictures, Arts Council of England, Le Studio Canal +
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 2, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2020
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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