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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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‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ (2019) Movie On ‘Prime’ — Amusing, Captivating & Definitely ‘Feel Good’.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 10, 2023

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It has a bit of everything: action, drama, comedy, pathos, etc. etc. In the end it is, however, most definitely a ‘feel good‘ movie & it sure makes you smile, especially at the end.

Yes, there is a MAJOR ‘Special Needs‘ angle, but it is done very positively. If you can relate to ‘special needs’, you will love this.

I was a bit skeptical right at the start, but they had me, hooked, quickly.

Yes, this is ONLY if you like feel good. Smile. Otherwise you will think it was (alas) soft.

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