Movie Reviews for A Shot at Glory

A Shot at Glory

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Movie Reviews of A Shot at Glory

Movie Review: Glory Days....
Summary: 5 Stars

Robert Duvall is the quenessential actor's actor. His ability to not only morph into any role but actually disappear entirely truly makes him a national treasure. However, for this 2000 release, he becomes an international treasure in the role of coach of a second tier Scottish football team. Duvalls weathered countenance is right at home among the equally grand and haggard Scottish countryside. Michael Keaton turns in a brief but potent turn as the team's owner, set on moving the team from its small Scottish home to a bigger stadium in Dublin. The film is more of a quiet character study than an all out sports film, but the game scenes infuse the movie with surprising passion and energy. Well worth owning.

Movie Review: Great for true fans of the beautiful game
Summary: 5 Stars

It is easy for fans to follow the truly great clubs. and, yes, I follow Manchester United and the Glasgow Rangers. In this inspirational tale, a small town side ends up facing the Rangers for the Scottish Cup - a real shot at glory. You will have to purchase the title to find out the ending. But along the way, you will experience football (soccer) at the level where love of the game counts much more than the rewards provided by the larger clubs.

Movie Review: Soccer at last
Summary: 5 Stars

Most films that purport to be about soccer have very little actual play in them but hinge on a weak plot around a soccer player. This one had a plot and a lot of good soccer play. We love Robert Duvall and the only complaint we had with this film was that the Scottish burr was so heavy, we needed subtitles.... Kenneth Loach gives subtitles for American viewers and we could have used them here.

Movie Review: Football and Scotland
Summary: 5 Stars

If I am not mistaken, this could be the only movie about football in Scotland not to be about hooligans or riots. Even with Duvalls spurious accent, this movie is good.