Review of Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016) by Tim N — 17 May 2016

Truly inspiring movie. Wish I would have bought it instead of renting it.

This review of Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016) was written by Tim N on 17 May 2016.

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

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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 Indra Arriaga (96) for Anchorage Press (104) on 24 May 2018

The film is beautiful and entertaining even though it has some limitations, particularly in the oversimplification of the economic and racial…

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By Brandon P (383) on 19 May 2016

Wonderful Movie. Very touching. Best movie of 2016 and a very important film for the African diaspora…

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By Jason D (1,490) on 19 Aug 2016

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

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By Dario S (12) on 22 Aug 2016

Outstanding biopic on the football legend, showing the beauty, joy and art of the sport, set to rousing music from A.R. Rahman…

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By Peter I (75) on 05 Jan 2017

Melodramatic but a must for anyone who loves soccer or Brazil. An absolute must for those of us who love both…

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By Arun G (195) on 15 Jun 2016

Pele' has something a lot of biopics don't..HEART. It's slickly shot, sufficiently well-acted and struts along comfortably for most part…

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By Sarah A (623) on 20 May 2016

Inspiring! A thrill for the whole family…

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By Christian H (513) on 15 Aug 2016

I'm a fan of biopics but often the ones I've seen, though good, tend to miss the mark when expressing what makes their subjects great…

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