Kuno Becker,
Anna Friel,
Rutger Hauer,
Alessandro Nivola,
Leonor Varela
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The Jaume Collet-Serra-directed comedy drama Goal! 2: Living the Dream finds star European soccer player Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) bumped by his agent (Stephen Dillane) from England's Newcastle Uni... read more
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
Release Date: February 9, 2007
Keywords:
first one,
real madrid,
goal ii,
football fan,
goal 2,
goal 3,
Real Madrid ,
Gavin Harris ,
Santiago Munez ,
Kuno Becker
DVD Release Date: November 4, 2008
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March 21, 2011A decent follow up to the first film, with the young Mexican snapped up by Real Madrid in the January transfer window to help their champions league campaign. Again this has plenty of guest stars playing themselves and the football games and scenes are very well done. Plot wise t... read more
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August 27, 2010It was really good, didn't quite surpass the original but it was close to it. Love the play scenes!!! Awesome movie!
After gaining experience with the football club Newcastle United, Santiago Munez (Becker) gets a huge break when he's transferred to Real Madrid. -
August 3, 2008Announcer: Cometh the moment, cometh the man.
As far as movies go, this is an entirely predictable movie but its pretty decent. If you want a nice Sunday film where you don't have to think, its ideal. The football bits are quite good, the cameos are great and the story i... read more -
June 20, 2007Well... actually I was hoping for a better sequel... But I didn't see it... The story just too standard... They couldn't make a better story than this... But the soundtrack was great... I love every song in this movie... Even the acting of the cast was bad but it was a pleasure t... read more
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January 10, 2012A much better story than the original, but still lacked any real belief. Maybe if he had went to decent side like Utd it would've been better.
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May 9, 2009Part 2 in which Munez leaves Newcastle and goes to Real Madrid and is swallowed up in the glamour and forgets who he is until he happens to meet his long lost mother living just down the road. The first problem with this film is a lack of plot. What happens off the pitch is borin... read more
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August 20, 2010the 1st 1 was still the better, it was a bit confussing at some points but then clears up by the end!! basically it was gr8!! hehe
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March 28, 2009The follow-up to one of the greatest soccer movies ever is finally out in the States and though it's not as good as the original, it's still pretty good. It's not typical for studios to make sequels to inspirational sports movies but that didn't stop this movie from being made. ... read more
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March 21, 2009Now a soccer sensation in England, Santiago (Kuno Becker) is offered a shot playing with Real Madrid. While he risks upsetting his fiancée Roz (Anna Friel), Santiago grabs the opportunity to join the superstar club. Now on a team with friend Gavin (Alessandro Nivola), not to ment... read more
Critic Reviews
August 29, 2008
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
August 29, 2008
Jason Anderson, Globe and Mail
Goal II clumsily telegraphs all of its moves far in advance. Full Review
April 3, 2009
Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com
If your kids play soccer, they may appreciate this tall tale of Santi's rise from obscurity to shin-padded glory, but once you pop in the DVD, chances are you won't want to stick around. Full Review
August 29, 2008
Jim Slotek, Jam! Movies
Bullet time, pixellation, flashy graphics, slow-motion-sweat, all wrapped around a rather flimsy story about the kid from the barrio dealing with paparazzi, millions of fans and a salary in the millio... Full Review
October 4, 2007
Brian Orndorf, eFilmCritic.com
The idea of turning a 10-minute idea into a trilogy of movies seemed imposing at first, but Goal II continues the franchise's recipe of personality over originality. Full Review
February 18, 2007
Philip French, Observer [UK]
One isn't eager to see extra time played and the 'To be continued' line at the end is more ominous than enticing. Once again, film-makers demonstrate that old adage, never give soccer an even break. Full Review
February 10, 2007
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
Intriguing to watch and well-played by the engaging cast. Full Review
February 9, 2007
Derek Malcolm, This is London
I won't tell you the result, but I will say that Arsene Wenger would be wise to avoid Goal 2 in case he suffers from terminal apoplexy. Full Review
February 9, 2007
David Edwards, Daily Mirror [UK]
Becker, who made the first instalment just about passable, is bland here while Alessandro Nivola, who plays his best pal, looks rightly bored. Full Review
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