Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Jimmy Murphy was one of my family and very supportive of myself after illness coming down to Wales to visit me during my teenage convalescence so I could relate to Tennants portrayal as favourable and as an actor he had certainly done his homework.The script and general production showed not only the tide of events surrounding the disaster but also embraced the relationship between Jimmy and Charlton.Setting aside the potential criticisms of how true to life other characters were portrayed it must be emphasised that the spirit of determination compassion and rebuilding was embellished in this relationship between the younger and older man and the effect that it had had on not only the team but the Nation.In other words the film went beyond football and this is possibly what the writing/production team had intended.A first rate unique film for a unique story which played objectively well.

The movie starts with two men, apparently hurt, sitting in what may be airplane seats in the middle of nowhere in the snow. It takes a long time for us to realize what is going on, and at first it appears they may be dead.Then we see men playing or practicing soccer. And then a bunch of jerseys hanging up in the locker room.It is 1956. A group of people are watching the news in a movie theater. The great Manchester United soccer team is mentioned, and it is soon obvious that members of the team are there in the theater.Bobby Charlton is a player on Manchester United, but he hasn't done a lot of playing. He complains to his coach Jimmy Murphy, who expects Bobby to work for his position. And he does. Murphy sees potential in him, but it will happen only after a lot of effort.Meanwhile, Murphy's superior Busby is arguing with the league about what his team is capable of doing. In this movie, Busby doesn't appear to be a hands-on coach but someone who works on the business end; I have found out that wasn't true. Still, the league doesn't want Manchester United competing in Europe. Busby thinks they can and is determined to make it happen.Manchester United is turning out to be one of the great teams in the league this season. Bobby is one reason.And then comes that one game they maybe shouldn't have played. There is a deadline for them to return to England. It is snowing in Germany and they might not make it. Twice, the plane tries to take off, and twice, it can't. Then the third attempt is made ...Manchester United is such a great team even I have heard of it.This is a good movie, even if you don't find soccer interesting. It is a movie about a different time, and that in itself means something. The team is like family to the woman who feeds them where they live. But then there is the inspiring story about Bobby trying to become a starting player and ending up as one of the team's best.There are lots of good acting performances, and David Tennant is one of the best as Coach Murphy. Dougray Scott is very good too, but he seems more mean and tough than kind and caring.Jack O'Connell impresses too as Bobby.Right before the tragic event, the music is very ominous. Everything about these scenes about halfway through points to some terrible event we already know is going to happen.And afterward, there as a different but even more inspiring story. It is hard to watch but worthwhile. The news anchor is not kind and comforting but he confronts us with the reality. Will this team make it? Well, I did say Manchester United was so great I had actually heard of it.Yes, it's really a winner.

United is a docu-drama about the infamous 1958 Munich air disaster which claimed the lives of many of the Busby Babes and how the Manchester United team marched on from that dark day and rebuilt.The focus is less on Matt Busby played by Dougray Scott in a stoic manner because he is sidelined after the crash as Busby was seriously injured and hospitalised for some time.The focus is on David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy who has to cope with the aftermath, get a side together some from the lower leagues and get them to play. There is also the issue of some of the survivors being emotionally damaged from the incident such as Bobby Charlton who feels unable to play. Then there are the injuries to Duncan Edwards widely regarded as one of the best young players of his generation who survived the crash but later died.As someone who knew little but the basics of this disaster I found the film informative and emotional. I would acknowledge the film had to condense the story which means some of the characters are sidelined or ignored but it is an affirming story of overcoming the odds that should get even non soccer fans involved.

Great movies does often set itself on great story. even then it might not do the movie justice. But this one do.Motivational movie is something else. But at the end of the day it is a genre. I do hate people that categorizes things like art. But it does happens. Justify the feeling. Being chosen for something. The thrill of something new. Tragedy of a situation that is uncontrollable. Human spirit is a presence that is most likely a compelling presence.I love Man United. For obvious reasons. But this one opens my eyes on the history. Bobby is a legend. But Then, they were not as much known as today. The richest FC in the world for pete's sake..I love the movie. The acting is Humanic. No overacting even in corny moments. I do hope more British movies follows suit and with more publicity.