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‘The Beautiful Game’ (2024) Movie On ‘Netflix’ — Is OK. Just OK. Not Great. Too Contrived.

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by Anura Guruge
on March 30, 2024

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OK, I will confess that I had never heard of the ‘Homeless World Cup‘ & thought it was made up. Kind of cute that there is such an event. If it is popular, a success & does something to HELP the homeless (a cause very dear to my heart) I am all in favor.

I watched it because it was BRITISH, I like ‘Bill Nighy’ (though I had to look up his game) & because I usually like such ‘true story‘ movies.

It is definitely OK. Some lovely shots of Rome. But, it is also, JUST OK. Not great.

Contrived. But, hey …

I happened to see on the news that folks are enjoying it. Think it is a good ‘feel good‘ movie for Easter. Good for them. I won’t stand in there way.

Go for it. It is watchable.

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Is ‘Marmite’ Really Banned In Canada — Says So In 2018 British Movie ‘Sometimes Always Never’.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 28, 2022

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This was a quirky movie even by British standards. But, if you like British quirkiness (as I do, being a quirky Brit) you will quite like this film. It is actually decent — though, intentionally, slow-paced.

IF you like scrabble, as I do, YOU will LOVE this. You will also learn a LOT of useful words & tips. So, if you play scrabble, WATCH IT. I watched it because I like scrabble. I learnt a lot of useful scrabble words.

Some may watch it because of Bill Nighy. As ever, he is immaculately laconic. Classic.

Well, Bill is who brings up this issue about Marmite & Canada. It would appear that there is some truth to his claim. It all has to do with the secret formulation of Marmite. But, isn’t that also the case with ‘Coco Cola’ & ‘KFC’? Well, you should look it up. My goal here is to just bring it to your notice.

As for the title: “Sometimes Always Never“. I won’t spoil it for you. Very clever. Just lets say that Bill plays a tailor. It has to do with clothing. That is all I will divulge.