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The Damned United

Drama A look at Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of Leeds United.
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"The rare sports movie that deals with humiliation and disappointment."  POS
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer
"A pitch-perfect portrait of a man full of inspiration and ambition" POS
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SFGATE
SFGATE
"It stands out as one of the best films of the genre, on the strength of the storytelling and wonderful performances."  POS
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
"What's lost in translation is recovered easily enough in Michael Sheen's astonishing performance as Clough." POS
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USA Today
USA Today
"What vaults the film above the standard sports movie is the stellar performance by Michael Sheen" POS
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Screendaily
Screendaily
"Offering just enough football to satisfy the fans in the stands, 'The Damned United' is also a pleasingly high-quality British drama with some terrific performances." POS
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The enigma of Brian Clough has long fascinated British fans. 'The Dammed United' offers no easy explanation, but plunges into the mysteries of the personality"  POS
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Detroit News
Detroit News
"A thoughtful and entertaining study on the perils of ambition that has little to do with soccer and a lot to do with being human." POS
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New York Magazine
New York Magazine
"Quite enjoyable, even for those of us who don't follow British 'football.'" POS
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