I'm sure many people in the world of football feel that the life of Brian Clough needed to be celebrated for being a truly exceptional and iconic figure in English football.
It seems strange then, to focus the latest British film; 'The Damned United' on Mr. Clough's brief low spell the manager of Leeds United in 1974.
The film is based on David Peace's novel of the same name and is a direct interpretation of how the author viewed the events which happened in the 1970's.
There are flashbacks that show Clough at his major heights with Derby County and Nottingham Forest, although, the main focus does tend to lean towards his low points in the game, which is frankly, a great shame.
However, it is in fact an extremely entertaining motion picture which, for me, captures Brian Clough’s love for the game perfectly.
Martin Sheen is admittedly superb as the iconic manager and although he repeatedly uses the ‘F’ word in almost every sentence, as well as showing Clough as somewhat of a chain smoker, his performance alone is well worth a watch.
People who remember Brian Clough as a controversial and arguably, brilliant football manager will love this film. The performances from Martin Sheen and Timothy Spall as Clough’s assistant Peter Taylor are simply brilliant.
However, if you are completely unaware of the man himself and have no idea about his achievements or personality within the game of football, then the film may prove a little misleading.
If you’re looking for an entertaining, exciting British film however, then this is it. A film that boasts witty and raw humour as well as gripping, emotional moments that are blended well with the 1970’s setting, which captures the old style football grounds perfectly, with the wet, muddy and highly physical matches which take place there throughout the course of the film.
A must-see for all fans of Mr. Clough and the achievements he gained as an iconic, controversial manager and as a well respected family man.
'The Damned United' is out in cinemas everywhere in the UK on Friday 27th March.
Jonathan Garnett, The Steel Bugle.
It seems strange then, to focus the latest British film; 'The Damned United' on Mr. Clough's brief low spell the manager of Leeds United in 1974.
The film is based on David Peace's novel of the same name and is a direct interpretation of how the author viewed the events which happened in the 1970's.
There are flashbacks that show Clough at his major heights with Derby County and Nottingham Forest, although, the main focus does tend to lean towards his low points in the game, which is frankly, a great shame.
However, it is in fact an extremely entertaining motion picture which, for me, captures Brian Clough’s love for the game perfectly.
Martin Sheen is admittedly superb as the iconic manager and although he repeatedly uses the ‘F’ word in almost every sentence, as well as showing Clough as somewhat of a chain smoker, his performance alone is well worth a watch.
People who remember Brian Clough as a controversial and arguably, brilliant football manager will love this film. The performances from Martin Sheen and Timothy Spall as Clough’s assistant Peter Taylor are simply brilliant.
However, if you are completely unaware of the man himself and have no idea about his achievements or personality within the game of football, then the film may prove a little misleading.
If you’re looking for an entertaining, exciting British film however, then this is it. A film that boasts witty and raw humour as well as gripping, emotional moments that are blended well with the 1970’s setting, which captures the old style football grounds perfectly, with the wet, muddy and highly physical matches which take place there throughout the course of the film.
A must-see for all fans of Mr. Clough and the achievements he gained as an iconic, controversial manager and as a well respected family man.
'The Damned United' is out in cinemas everywhere in the UK on Friday 27th March.
Jonathan Garnett, The Steel Bugle.
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