The Damned United
7,971
Drama
A look at Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of Leeds United.
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United States | The New York Times | "The rare sports movie that deals with humiliation and disappointment." | POS |
United States | Philadelphia Inquirer | "A pitch-perfect portrait of a man full of inspiration and ambition" | POS |
United States | SFGATE | "It stands out as one of the best films of the genre, on the strength of the storytelling and wonderful performances." | POS |
United States | Entertainment Weekly | "What's lost in translation is recovered easily enough in Michael Sheen's astonishing performance as Clough." | POS |
United States | USA Today | "What vaults the film above the standard sports movie is the stellar performance by Michael Sheen" | POS |
United Kingdom | 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 |
United States | 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 |
United States | 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 |
United States | New York Magazine | "Quite enjoyable, even for those of us who don't follow British 'football.'" | POS |
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