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Plot Summary
This is a story of loyalty, trust, and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge. Expelled unfairly from Harvard, American Matt Buckner (Elijah Wood Everything Is Illuminated, The Lord of the Rings trilogy) flees to England to his sister's home. Once there, he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of this secret and often violent world. Also starring Claire Forlani (Meet Joe Black, Basquiat) and Charlie Hunnam (Cold Mountain, Nicholas Nickleby). Directed by Academy Award-nominated director Lexi Alexander.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
TOMATOMETER
47%- Reviews Counted: 62
- Fresh: 29
- Rotten: 33
- Average Rating: 5.5/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: A feature-length folly about the terrors and self-affirming joys of football (that is, soccer) hooliganism.
Fresh: Pic amply demonstrates that Alexander -- director of Johnny Flynton, 2003 Oscar nominee for dramatic short -- has the chops to bring a fresh take to onscreen rough stuff.
Rotten: The steady diet of brutal street fighting makes it all but impossible to connect with this picture, despite whatever visceral appeal it may offer.
Rotten: Unfortunately, the beatings are often more interesting than what's caused them.
Customer Reviews
Worth It
LOVE LOVE this movie....!!!!!!!
Fantastic movie
A very raw view on life and the underground fighting firms representing futbol clubs of the UK. Hunnam & Wood are amazing in this film. This is one of my favorite films. Buy, don't rent.
Buy this movie!!!
Everyone should own this. Such a great film. You will not regret the purchase!
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- $14.99
- Genre: Action & Adventure
- Released: 2005
- © 2005 Warner Bros. Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.