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THE DAMNED UNITED tells the confrontational and darkly humorous story of Brian Clough (Michael Sheen) and his doomed 44 day tenure as manager of the reigning champions of English football; Leeds United. Taking the job without trusty lieutenant Peter Taylor (Timothy Spall) by his side, and with a changing room full of what in his mind were players loyal to his bitter rival Don Revie (Colm Meaney), would lead to an unheralded examination of Clough's belligerence and brilliance over 44 days. This is that story. The story of The Damned United.
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You rated this movie: 5
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Reviewed by: RK
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The Damned United review by RK
Damned Terrific
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I've always been dissapointed with football films, they usually follow the cliche of the unlikely giant killers honed to winning excellence by a saintly guru, after spending £3.60 and a dozen mars bars.
This however is a fictional account of a very short period (44 days) in the life of one of the most brilliant (and arrogant) men ever to grace English football, Brian Clough.
Martin Sheens performance as Clough is a real stand out, capturing both his arrogance and his humanity, although Colm Meaney (as Don Revie) almost steals the show.
You dont have to be a football fan to enjoy this, it's an outstanding insight into a complex man, told at times almost as a rugged love story for a game that dominates so many lives.
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The Damned United review by Jawbreaker
For Football Fans Only
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Michael Sheen delivers another candid performance, this time as the unstoppable force that was Brian Clough. An iconic figure in football, this film focuses on the rivalry between his own brand of football and the physical approach that was Leeds United. Tables are turned when Clough becomes the manager of his biggest rival and then endures a dramatically short period in charge. These events are no surprise to football connoisseurs, thankfully there is little on pitch action and the blend of historical footage works well. The 70’s has been faithfully recreated, but this is a film about the clash of Revie and Clough. The Damned United is an interesting snapshot of a bygone period, when football managers said what they thought openly. The extras look at capturing the essence of Brian and remembering him today. The film fails to cross boundaries and will only entertain those with memories of Cloughie or the football era.
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Rated: 3.8 stars out of 5 from 242 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 31/08/2009 |
| Production Year: | 2009 |
| Run Time: | 94 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Commentary with director Tom Hooper, Michael Sheen and producer Andy Harries
- Perfect Pitch: the making of the damned united' featurette
- 'Creating clough: Michael Sheen takes on 'Old big ‘ead’ Featurette
- The changing game: football in the seventies' featurette
- 'Remembering Brian' featurette
- ‘Tloughisms'
- Deleted scenes
