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The Four Year Plan
In 2007 Queens Park Rangers, a small Football Club of West London, were bottom of England's Second League and 2 hours from bankruptcy. Just as the club faced liquidation, they were bought by billionaire businessmen. Filmed in an observational fashion from a poetic distance, the documentary follows the larger than life and high profile characters who put their money and reputations on the line through 4 tumultuous years of enormous ups and downs. For 98 dramatic minutes we are given unprecedented access and remarkable insight into the worlds of sport, business, finance, power and ego - culminating in success in 2011, when QPR won promotion to the Premier League and the four year plan - set out by the owners in 2007 - was spectacularly achieved.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the ambitious and often humorous attempt by a group of friends to buy and revive the iconic but struggling London department store, Selfridges. Facing immense financial challenges and corporate red tape, their journey is a test of wills, friendship, and business acumen. It chronicles their efforts to turn a failing business into a success story against all odds.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique premise and the entertainment value of watching ordinary people attempt an extraordinary feat. Some found it to be an engaging and insightful look into the retail world, while others felt it lacked a deeper analysis of the business aspects.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its novel and entertaining premise.
Noted for its candid portrayal of business challenges.
Some reviews indicated a desire for more in-depth business analysis.
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Fun Fact
The documentary captures the real-life, albeit ultimately unsuccessful, attempt by a group of businessmen to purchase Selfridges, which was a significant undertaking given the store's status and financial situation at the time.
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