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(1 - 13) of 13 OFCS Rating: 85% Fresh Page   1   B+ "Because United prefers human and industry conflict over playing field disputes, it makes the film an accessible and spellbinding showcase for tightly-suited antagonism and venomous verbal spray. This is a first-rate drama."   BrianOrndorf.com   Brian Orndorf 3.5/5 "There's nothing innovative about The Damned United, but it does exactly what it sets out to do with a clear sense of character and purpose, helped immeasurably by Morgan's rich dialogue and crafty structure"   Filmcritic.com   Chris Cabin A+ "...Michael Sheen solidifies his status as this generation's Laurence Olivier..."   ColeSmithey.com   Cole Smithey 4/5 "'The Damned United' is a soccer movie that's really about a man's struggle with his most dangerous opponent--his own ego."   eFilmCritic.com   Dan Lybarger B+ "Even if you're not a soccer fan you should respond to...another expert mining of historical record by Peter Morgan [that's] not so much a sports movie as a character study."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 39/100 "It devolves into a morass of bitterness, losing even the rooting interest in the underdog that makes the formulaic structure of most sports films forgivable."   MovieMartyr.com   Jeremy Heilman "Parental Content Review"   Screen It!   Jim Judy A- "...one of the best sports films ever made, despite the paucity of play on the actual field. Many think Sheen has been unfairly overlooked by the Academy for past performances, but his Brian Clough is a career best."   Reeling Reviews   Laura Clifford "[A]n absolutely thrilling story, one both hilarious and poignant, about a man who is downright classical in his flaws... Michael Sheen, who always has a hint something impish and elven about him, is absolutely perfect..."   Flick Filosopher   MaryAnn Johanson 2.5/4 "The parallel-tracks structure smoothly reveals cause-effect relationships even as it sometimes feels designed to gussy up the narrative's straightforward rise-and-fall arc."   Slant Magazine   Nick Schager 4.5/5 "A colourful script, gorgeously cinematic direction and blistering central performance by Sheen make this one of the most entertaining biopics in recent memory. And it's definitely not just for football fans."   Shadows on the Wall   Rich Cline 7/10 "Despite a rich and complex, powerhouse performance by Michael Sheen, it's hard to sell a biopic when many movie-goers have little awareness of either the subject of British soccer history."   SSG Syndicate   Susan Granger "Click here to see review"   Wolf Entertainment Guide   William Wolf  (1 - 13) of 13 OFCS Rating: 85% Fresh Page   1