The Game of Their Lives (2005)

The Game of Their Lives: Directed by David Anspaugh. With Gerard Butler, Wes Bentley, Jay Rodan, Gavin Rossdale. Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 U.S. soccer team, who, against all odds, beat England 1 – 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no U.S. team has ever won a World Cup title, this story is about the family traditions and passions which shaped the lives of the players who made up this team of underdogs.

“If you enjoy soccer, youu0026#39;ll really like this movie about USA underdogs playing the Brits, the best in the world in 1950. The audience I was with consisted of adults and kids in soccer uniforms. The movie drew cheers and applause especially during the final confrontation. Gerard Butler as the great goalkeeper Frank Borghi really gives this movie heart and soul. The actors were chosen for their ability to actually play soccer so the game sequences are very realistic. Butler especially throws his body into a bone-crunching depiction of a goalkeeper with the heart of a lion.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou donu0026#39;t have to be know much about soccer to enjoy this movie. I highly recommend it to everyone who likes an exciting movie and wonderful acting. Three cheers!”