Review of Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016) by Jason D — 19 Aug 2016

Based on the true story of the greatest soccer player ever.

This review of Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016) was written by Jason D on 19 Aug 2016.

Pelé: Birth of a Legend has generally received positive reviews.

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By Leonardo R (19) on 23 May 2016

Better than BvS...I don't understand critics! I bought it and I have watch it 5 times now…

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By Marielle C (1) on 08 Jul 2016

I'm not a soccer fan and watched this on a plane. I was absolutely captivated! Superb acting, particularly from the young Pele…

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By Farhad S (2) on 16 Aug 2016

It obvious that the critics are not soccer players. If you are or if your kids play the game then you must watch this one with them…

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By Larry C (399) on 30 Dec 2016

Too long, too loud and too much noise. I hate soccer…

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By Cb B (1) on 19 May 2016

Wow…

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By Aldo C (141) on 03 Feb 2018

De la mano de los directores Jeff Zimbalist y Michael Zimbalist llega esta película tipo documental llamada Pelé la cual nos muestra la vida…

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By Tiffany V (62) on 28 May 2016

Amazing emotional story that allows all to experience the feeling and joy of the amazing PELE…

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By Jonny R (36) on 23 Nov 2016

It was the best movie ever of 50 centuries…

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By Josh Terry (603) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 19 May 2016

It is a portrait of a player and his country, and even if the film takes a conventional route to its destination, fans of the game should still…

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By W J (1) on 26 May 2016

An excellent biopic on Pele, and must-see for young soccer fans. It's surprisingly good considering the negative reviews in the news media…

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