Astronauts on their way to the World Cup
Astronauts on their way to the World Cup

Astronauts on their way to the World Cup

2006TV ShowEndedPersian

Faza Navardan is an Iranian series directed by Iranian actor Siamak Ansari.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes5%
Metacritic17/100
Google Users30%
Director: Tom BradyGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A disgraced former American football star, desperate for redemption, assembles a ragtag team of misfit players to compete against a dominant foreign team in an international soccer championship.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be juvenile and its plot uninspired. Audience reception was also poor, leading to its box office failure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on tired jokes and predictable gags.
  • Lacks any genuine comedic moments or sporting tension.
  • A disjointed and unfunny sports comedy.

Google audience: Viewers found the film to be painfully unfunny, with many criticizing the weak script and the uninspired performances. Most Google users agreed that the movie failed to deliver on its premise and was a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film's title was changed from 'World Cup' to 'The Comebacks' after concerns about potential trademark issues with the actual FIFA World Cup.

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