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12 May 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Every Dream Has A BeginningPlot:
Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... more | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
'Poseidon' a Disaster (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 15 May 2006)
Movie Reviews: 'Goal! The Dream Begins'
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 12 May 2006)
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Soccer Has Never Been This Good. more (102 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Leonardo Guerra | ... | 10-Year-Old Santiago | |
| Tony Plana | ... | Hernan Munez | |
| Miriam Colon | ... | Mercedes | |
| Kuno Becker | ... | Santiago Munez | |
| Jorge Cervera | ... | Cesar | |
| Herman Chavas | ... | Referee | |
| Alfredo Rodríguez | ... | Julio | |
| Donald Li | ... | Chinese Restaurant Manager | |
| Kate Tomlinson | ... | Val | |
| Jake Johnson | ... | Tom | |
| Zachary Johnson | ... | Rory | |
| Stephen Dillane | ... | Glen Foy | |
| Sean Pertwee | ... | Barry Rankin | |
| Jonathan Hernandez | ... | Armando | |
| Alessandro Nivola | ... | Gavin Harris |
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Goal! The Dream Begins (USA)Goal!: The Impossible Dream (Europe: English title) (DVD box title)
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, language and a brief drug reference; Rated PG for language, sexual situations, and some thematic material including partying. (edited from PG-13 version)Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
118 minColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:12A | Norway:A | Ireland:PG | Finland:S | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Sweden:Btl | Netherlands:AL | Hong Kong:IIA | Australia:PG | Germany:o.Al. | Argentina:Atp | Switzerland:10 (canton of Zurich) | Brazil:Livre | USA:PG-13 | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | USA:PG (edited version) | South Korea:12Fun Stuff
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The final scene where Santiago scores to win the game against Liverpool F.C. is the actual goal scored by Laurent Robert in real life. It is noticeable that Santiago, a right footed player throughout the movie, shoots with his left foot in this scene. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The shot has been flipped when Gavin Harris scores his first goal against Liverpool. The shirt numbers are reversed - the most obvious is Liverpool's number 21. moreQuotes:
Newcastle fan #1: Hows it going?Newcastle fan #2: We've made all the early running.
Newcastle fan #1: How long's it been on?
Newcastle fan #2: A minute!
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Overwhelming under-dog story that has been done a hundred times and is definitely cliché-riddled, but I loved it nevertheless. "Goal!: The Journey Begins" is the first of a trilogy as a young Mexican illegal immigrant (Kuno Becker) in Los Angeles has a chance at the brass ring in England of all places playing soccer for one of their professional teams after being discovered by scout/former player Stephen Dillane. Tony Plana (always under-rated and excellent) is outstanding as Becker's cold father and Marcel Iures gives an incredible performance as the British team's head coach. Becker also unwittingly teaches a brash superstar (Alessandro Nivola) who has forgotten the real reasons why he plays soccer why the game is so important and also finds companionship in a strange land with beautiful nurse Anna Friel. Great cinematography and a wonderful score make for a very moving and entertaining experience as the film touches strong emotions of love, friendship, sacrifice and ultimate success against all odds. A bit long and not totally original, but still done well enough to be a winner that does accomplish its goal in the end. 4 stars out of 5.