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Washington Post
It is flat-footed, uninspired and disjointed from start to finish, a glaring disservice to the men who played the game. Full Review
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
The dialogue and acting are flatter than a punctured ball. Full Review
Kevin Crust
Los Angeles Times
Despite strong performances by Gerard Butler and Wes Bentley as the leaders of the two factions and crisply directed soccer action, the movie lacks a powerful central presence to carry the drama. Full Review
Kirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood Reporter
The Game of Their Lives has a great sports story to tell, yet the filmmakers fumble it away. Full Review
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
Coaching from the same playbook with which they made "Rudy" and "Hoosiers," director David Anspaugh and screenwriter Angelo Pizzo create a reverent fable. Full Review
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