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CibbuanoThe Match
October 9th 2006 08:02
The Match (1999)
"The Match" is one of those 'quaint' U.K. films, set in the country, filled with an odd assortment of characters and making use of the 'man against the odds' formula.
So, we know it's good then.
There are two pubs in the Scottish town featured here, Benny's Bar and L'Bistro. 100 years ago, the two owners had a falling out and L'Bistro bet Benny's Bar that their soccer team would beat Benny's for every match for 100 years. If Benny's team couldn't win 1 single match, L'Bistro would win his bar, and vice-versa if Benny’s team actually managed to win once. Of course, as it happens, the film focuses on the 100th match, and our heroes - the motley assortment of barflies who make up Benny's Bar's soccer-team, and the local milkman who must coach them. This is a team who have lost 99 years in a row.
Characters to watch out for include 'Buffalo', an ex-U.S. soldier, now the local drunk (Tom Sizemore, in fine form), Gorgeous Gus, the slimey owner of L'Bistro (Richard E. Grant, doing his usual schtick), Piss-Off, the ex-pro who hates everyone (Neil Morrissey, from 'Men Behaving Badly), the town Mechanic, a bizarre character that I can't really describe, and of course, the soccer team - a collection of slobs, psychos and drunks.
Anyway, there's not much else to say about this film. I like it. If you're looking for a laugh, and like a bit of British-styled drama/comedy, then this is for you too.
TRIVIA: Watch out for late 80s model/sex bomb Samantha Fox, as well as Pierce Brosnan (who also produced the film) in a cameo.
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