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A young, gifted soccer player who gets into trouble for a petty crime is brought to the attention of former Manchester United coach Matt Busby, who comes out of retirement to help the boy and his teammates.
In a near-future Britain where the government has outlawed all forms of music and dancing, a gifted 12-year-old boy named Matthew discovers a hidden community of "utopians" who believe in the power of music. He must use his talents to rally them and fight against the oppressive regime, led by the authoritarian Minister of Conformity.
Believe received mixed to generally positive reviews, with praise often directed at its heartwarming message and the performances of its young lead. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the execution somewhat simplistic.
Praised for its uplifting themes and youthful energy.
Noted for its imaginative premise and the charm of its lead actor.
Criticized by some for its straightforward narrative and lack of complex character development.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews.
The film was inspired by the real-life stories of young people who found solace and empowerment through music and dance in restrictive environments.
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Oh Manchester, so much to answer for. Believe is a British football movie that finds the legendary Sir Matt Busby (Brian Cox) coaching a kids 7 a side football team. Matt Busby was the manager of Manchester United Football Club, who lost...