211. Druga połowa; movie review
DRUGA POŁOWA
Cert 12A
92 mins
BBFC advice: Contains infrequent strong language
At the beginning of major football tournaments, I am usually giddy with excitement and have bedecked my car and house with the cross of St. George.
Maybe it's because of the pandemic but I feel incredibly low-key about the Euros but clearly others are not feeling the same way as this movie from Poland reveals.
Lukasz Wisniewski's film reflects the national thirst for success on the pitch as well as the ups and downs of the manager (Cezary Pazura), star player (Maciej Musiał) and journalist (Jacek Knap).
Oh, and there are the inevitable very attractive young women who are attached to the beautiful game.
Marianna Zydek plays one such lass - a hospital boss who is being set up by her friend for a liaison with Musiał's egocentric striker.
The thing is she has no interest in football or narcissists and so falls instead for Knap's sports reporter before she knows what he does for a living.
Oh, did I mention that she is also the national team manager's daughter and the journalist is howling for him to be sacked after a defeat in a crunch match?
Inevitably, dad disapproves of her romantic tie-up but the more he protests, the stronger is her defiance.
This is a rom-com so there is a catalogue of misunderstandings before love can find its true course.
Meanwhile, Poland are preparing for a crucial qualifier against an old foe, Germany.
Thankfully, although Poland's national stadium is central to the storyline, we don't see any of the usual excruciating scenes in which actors try to play the beautiful game.
Sadly, however, there is a swathe of stereotypes from the emotionally-stunted footballer, to the under-pressure manager, shameless editor and blonde man-chaser.
Mrs W left the auditorium with about five minutes remaining to take an important call. The film was so predictable, she described the conclusion without watching it.
I would have also been interested to know the view of the two very attractive young women who were the only others in the auditorium.
Why? Because I am convinced at least one of them was the girlfriend of a Derby County footballer who also happens to be a Polish international.
Sadly, he won't be at the Euros because he is injured. Now, never mind Poland. Come on England.
Reasons to watch: A teaser for the Euros
Reasons to avoid: Football industry cliches rolled together into a film
Laughs: None
Jumps: None
Vomit: None
Nudity: None
Overall rating: 4/10
Baca Juga
The final word. Maciej Musiał: "I saw the national stadium from the perspective of the players and the intimate post-match zone where they prepare. We had professional training. It was also nice when, when I came to the set, I got into a Ferrari one day, a Lamborghini the next, and a SuperMercedes another day...and they paid me for it!" Twojstyl
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