L'allenatore nel pallone 2
L'allenatore nel pallone 2

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L'allenatore nel pallone 2

2008
Movie
108 min
Italian

The famous Italian football coach Oronzo Canà has retired to a villa in Apulia. Now, old and tired, he is enjoying a quiet life there, cultivating his vineyard, when suddenly he is summoned to Milan, in northern Italy. There the elderly chairman of a great Lombard ("Longobarda") club is suffering from dementia and has lost his powers of judgement, and the club's manager has been fired. He has decided to bring back Oronzo Canà as trainer, remembering him from his great football team of thirty years before, tasking him with bringing the club back to its old winning ways. Oronzo puts his trust in the intervention of a Russian billionaire who has bought the club for promotion. But it is a deception.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users69%
Director: Neri ParentiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The film follows the legendary football coach Oronzo Canà as he returns to the world of professional football. After a period of absence, he is called upon to manage a struggling team in a lower league, facing new challenges and eccentric characters. Canà must use his unique methods and his unwavering passion for the sport to guide the team to success, while navigating the absurdities of modern football and his own personal life.

Critical Reception

L'allenatore nel pallone 2 was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics, primarily seen as a nostalgic sequel for fans of the original film. While Lino Banfi's performance was appreciated for its comedic timing, the plot was often criticized for being predictable and relying heavily on the established formula of the first movie. Audience reception was more favorable among those who enjoyed the original, appreciating the return of a beloved character.

What Reviewers Say

  • A nostalgic return for fans of the original L'allenatore nel pallone.

  • Lino Banfi delivers a familiar yet endearing performance as Oronzo Canà.

  • The plot offers little in the way of new material, relying on established comedic tropes.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a fun and lighthearted comedy, especially appreciating the return of Lino Banfi in his iconic role. Many viewers enjoyed the nostalgic feel and the humor, though some noted that it didn't quite capture the magic of the first film. The film is seen as a good option for a casual watch, particularly for those who are already fans of the character.

Fun Fact

The film serves as a sequel to the 1984 cult classic 'L'allenatore nel pallone,' bringing back Lino Banfi as the beloved football coach Oronzo Canà after a 24-year gap.

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