Truly Dreadful Film

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

An excellent movie : modest, intelligent, sensitive and restrained. The story is mainly (but not exclusively) told through the eyes of Bobby Charlton, a young footballer of genius, who survives the crash, and football trainer Jimmy Murphy, who is back in Great-Britain when the disaster happens but is confronted with the human fall-out and the near-lethal blow to the club. As a result the viewer gets a pretty complete image not only of the crash itself, but also of its build-up, ramifications and consequences. The period detail is realistic and the emotions ring true, thanks to outstanding performances. (Mr. Tennant proves that he is much more than just his "Doctor Who" character). Mr. Mansell can be proud of an excellent musical score, which creates a mood of sadness and tragic inevitability without becoming intrusive or over-emphatic. The immediate aftermath of the plane crash is very well done : people who have lived through moments of great terror or shock will recognize that strange mixture of hyper-clarity and swimming, swirling impotence.So this is a very fine movie. Only one thing struck me as a bit of a shortcoming and that was the exclusive focus on the Manchester United team. The premature death of so many young men, all of them superb sportsmen in their prime, was, and remains, a grievous sorrow, well worth of pity and remembrance. But it might have been nice to spare a few kind thoughts and words for the other victims of the crash, too. One can be sure that the other people who died in the crash had hoped to live a longer life ; one can also be sure that they, too, left spouses, relatives or friends who mourned their passing deeply.

I have watched football (here we call it soccer) and know the passion other countries have for the sport. I know how people bond as well as become bitter enemies over teams. So this movie had to be made very carefully to show respect for a horrible tragedy that befell upon Manchester United that fateful night. I think, in my opinion, that it did just that. it was well made and well performed. Showing the proper emotion and heartbreak of the time. Not to mention the will and strong spirit of the fans, team and support staff. Unfortunately it takes a tragedy to bring people together it seems. This movie is right up there with the other sport greats for an inspirational, motivational, and uplifting movie. Very well done.

Being a United supporter for most of my attentive soccer existence, I've always known about Munich. Watching this portrayal however cast new light and depth into the club's history, characters, and world opinion. I was touched to learn about the other clubs that sent on players and staff to help rebuild the club, especially Liverpool! The casting was incredibly accurate, as were their respective performances: shy boyish Charlton, charismatic Edwards, gaunt gritty yet deep Jimmy, and stalwart Busby. Busby's speaking pace, accent, and intonation, combined with his facial expressions and walk were incredible.This movie was inspirational, emotional, and surprising. It's well worth viewing. The film makes you want to scour the internet for more information on Munich and affirms Manchester United's validity as one of the top clubs of all time, especially in this age of rich owner club buyouts. Anyone can buy a team and trophies, but only the greatest teams will be respected for creating a legacy. This film highlights that turning point for Man United.Thanks for this film.

I've only just finished watching this film based on the Munich air disaster and how Manchester United cope's with the loss of their players and friends. Now I've never written one of these reviews before and with all honestly it'll probably be my last, but I thought the BBC did such a good job with the entirety of this film that it deserves someone whether they read it or not to give some feedback. I'm not a Manchester United fan but I do love football - not soccer - Football! And I am a fan of well written and directed films and this has an abundance of both. I'm not going to write of the details of the film basically because you should all know your history and I don't want to spoil a perfectly good film. All I can say is David Tennant once again like every performance he gives is outstanding, alongside with Dougray Scott and a young Jack O'Connell whom plays Sir Bobby Charlton (clearly before he receives his knighthood). You don't need to like Football to enjoy this film, you just need to enjoy good films...