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By Claire J (104) on 14 May 2014

Thought provoking. Shows the potential power of enthusiasm & heart over technical skill. Heartwarming…

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By Marc Mohan (821) for Oregonian (1,550) on 13 May 2014

Next Goal Wins isn't the most slickly made documentary, and its chronology can be confusing at times…

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By Mark J (665) on 12 May 2014

American Samoa have not won a competitive match in 17 years and famously suffered a 31-0 defeat at the hands of Australia back in 2001…

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 10 May 2014

Watching this was the first time I have ever punched the air because a football sailed into the back of a net. And very probably the last…

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By Tara Brady (805) for Irish Times (1,391) on 08 May 2014

Tis the season for over use of sporting cliches noting the romance of the World Cup…

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By Allan Hunter (1,486) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 07 May 2014

Even if you have no interest in football, you will be swept along by the emotional pull of this story, willing the team on to experience the…

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By Henry Fitzherbert (699) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 07 May 2014

The pace is a little leisurely, and it doesn't demand to be seen on a big screen, but much like the characters it portrays Next Goal Wins is…

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By Mike Mccahill (552) for Guardian (4,584) on 07 May 2014

As an antidote to Premier League cynicism, it couldn't be bettered…

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By Adam Lee Davies (66) for Little White Lies (3,136) on 07 May 2014

Slightly muted closing stretch lets the air out of the ball ever so slightly, but by then it's already in the top corner…

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By Robert R (1,109) on 06 May 2014

Great true life inspirational footie film…

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By Maryann Johanson (2,701) for Flick Filosopher (2,694) on 06 May 2014

I could not possibly care less about football, and I fell hopelessly in love with this movie, and with the can-do amateur team it introduces us to…

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By Charles Gant (85) for Variety (12,700) on 05 May 2014

No sports film is short on pep talks, bonding sessions and heartfelt analogies to family kinship, but the teammates’ easy acceptance of Saelua…

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By Jamie Graham (285) for Total Film (3,532) on 04 May 2014

A triumph-of-the-underdog documentary so amusing and inspirational you'll have to Google events to ensure it's not a mockumentary. Back of the net…

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By Siobhan Synnot (412) for Scotsman (1,471) on 03 May 2014

There's possibly more terrible football on display than even Scottish audiences can stomach, but like the team, it's a documentary with heart…

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By Andy Lea (545) for Daily Star (403) on 03 May 2014

The football is dreadful but the colourful players - like transgender defender Jaiyah Saelua - make this hilarious documentary a big-hearted delight…

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By Philippa Hawker (221) for The Age (Australia) (918) on 01 May 2014

Next Goal Wins lingers rather too long towards the end on drawing out its message, but it is a thoroughly engaging exploration of sport, culture,…

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By Mark Adams (368) for Screen International (2,241) on 01 May 2014

Proves to be a charming and intoxicating sports documentary as it follows the brave and stoical attempt by American Samoa's national team to…

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Contactmusic.com (927) on 01 May 2014

This documentary about the worst World Cup competitors in history is much more than a football movie: it's an engaging and hugely uplifting…

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By Jose R (491) on 26 Apr 2014

Absolutely amazing and moving. All-around beautiful film…

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By Leslie Felperin (768) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 23 Apr 2014

The film lucks out by having an intrinsically compelling story, likeable underdog protagonists, and an exotic South Pacific location…

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