The Damned United / ***1/2 (R)

The Damned United / ***1/2 (R)


October 15, 2009, 3:21 pm 
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“The Damned United” (R, 97 minutes). The rise and sudden fall of an enigmatic English legend, the soccer coach Brian Clough. He guided underdog Derby County to victory, was beloved, then switched to its hated rival Leeds United and began a losing streak so sudden he was out after 44 days. Not a sports movie, but one about a fascinating man. Michael Sheen again embodies a British icon, as in Tony Blair (“The Queen”) and David Frost (“Frost/Nixon”). With crucial supporting performances by Timothy Spall and Colm Meaney. Screenwriter Peter Morgan and producer Andy Harries were involved in all three; Tom Hooper directs. Three and a half stars.

Source:The Damned United / ***1/2 (R)


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