'Goal! The Dream Begins': Little action, less drama
by John DeFore

When you go to a sports movie and the star is the least charismatic person on screen, a generous excuse might spring to mind: that young fella must be a rising star in the sport being depicted and his awkwardness will be outweighed by performance in the film's action sequences. This would be the wrong assumption in "Goal! The Dream Begins," a standard-issue follow-your-dreams feature whose dim star, Kuno Becker, is not a soccer hero but a Mexican soap opera star who sidelines in music. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
An underprivileged Mexican immigrant growing up in the poor section of Los Angeles, Santiago Munez seems destined to follow his father's path in life: laboring at menial jobs to earn just enough money to support his family. But when a British scout discovers his talent, Santiago follows his dream of playing professional soccer for the Newcastle United team in England.

FILM FACTS ...
Touchstone Pictures
'Goal! The Dream Begins'

Director: Danny Cannon
Starring: Kuno Becker, Stephen Dillane, Alessandro Nivola, Anna Friel, Marcel Iures
Run time: 117 minutes
Release date: May 12, 2006
Rating: PG for language, sexual situations, and some thematic material including partying.
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