Review of The Damned United (2009) by Lee C — 21 May 2013

As good of a football film as you will see. Kept me entertained throughout and found the perfect mix of on and off field action.

This review of The Damned United (2009) was written by Lee C on 21 May 2013.

The Damned United has generally received very positive reviews.

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A dramedy laying out the dueling coaching philosophies of guys who doubtless meant a great deal to fans, but of whom I'd been blissfully unaware…

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By Jorel D (78) on 19 May 2013

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By Pj Nabarro (328) for Patrick Nabarro (306) on 03 Nov 2018

The Damned United is a populist - at times, almost cartoonish - attempt to make comprehensible the story behind Brian Clough's ill-fated 44-day…

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By Wilman A (427) on 08 Oct 2013

Not have a strong plot but still good to watch if you a football fans. a packaging not perfect as I wish. if you love this kind of movie…

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By Melissa D (386) on 19 Mar 2017

I fully understand why the Clough family disliked this, but it doesn't detract from the fact it's 1st class entertainment & I suspect Mr Sheens…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Times (392) on 30 Nov 2018

It's entertaining even if you don't quite follow all of the intricacies of the game, mostly thanks to the boisterous cast…

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