'The Beautiful Game' review: Film inspired by Homeless World Cup gets by on vibes
Published in Entertainment News
Despite all its fumbling about, “The Beautiful Game” succeeds as a celebration of the Homeless World Cup, championing not only what the experience means for those who participate in it but also its power to inspire others around the world.
According to the film’s production notes, the event has taken place 18 times since its inaugural 2003 event in Graz, Austria. After three years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Homeless World Cup took place last year in Sacramento, California, with this year’s set for Seoul, South Korea, in September.
A number of nonspeaking roles in the film are played by those who have competed in the affair, lending that little bit of authenticity to “The Beautiful Game.”
In the end, what Mal says about the Homeless World Cup may be true, that it’s not about winning. Instead, it would seem to be about lifting the spirit, as the movie inspired by it does.
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‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’
2.5 stars (out of 4)
MPA rating: PG-13 (for some language, a suggestive reference, brief partial nudity and drug references)
Running time: 2:05
How to watch: On Netflix Friday
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