The Magnificent Eleven
The Magnificent Eleven

The Magnificent Eleven

2013Movie87 minEnglish

A modernization of the classic western in which the Cowboys are a struggling local amateur soccer team, the Indians run a nearby Tandoori restaurant and the bandits are a group of menacing thugs led by a maniac known simply as 'American Bob'.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: David AlrichGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A group of estranged childhood friends reunite for a football match against a local gang to save their beloved village park. Facing overwhelming odds, they must overcome their past grievances and rediscover their teamwork to protect the place that holds so many of their cherished memories. The film follows their humorous and heartwarming journey as they rally the community and prepare for the ultimate showdown.

Critical Reception

The Magnificent Eleven received a generally lukewarm to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven humor. However, some reviews acknowledged its good intentions and appeal as a family-friendly comedy with a positive message.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and family-friendly tone.
  • Criticized for its formulaic storyline and lack of originality.
  • Some found the performances charming despite the script's weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, but reviews that are available suggest viewers appreciated the film's feel-good nature and its focus on community spirit, though some found it to be a rather predictable and unremarkable comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the town of South Woodham Ferrers in Essex, UK, with many scenes filmed at the actual local football club, Danbury FC.

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John Chard

John Chard

Malignant more like! The Magnificent Eleven of the title are a bunch of boozy amateur league footballers, they are so bad that scoring one goal is seen as the equal of winning the World Cup! Unfortunately because they are so bad they can...