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a+shot+at+glory | Year: 2000 Directed: - Michael Corrente Actors/Actresses: - Robert Duvall - Michael Keaton A hidden gem among great sports film Football (otherwise known as soccer) is the great Scottish pastime as baseball is to America, and for years two teams have always dominated the sport, the Celtics and the Rangers. A Shot At Glory follows the exploits of a second division team from the small town of Kilnocke, whose owner had just hired one of the best player to ever participate in the game, Jackie McQuillan, but one problem is that he is the long estranged son-in-law of the team's head coach, Gordon McLeod. As they work their way in one of the biggest national tournament, the two of them must come to terms with their own fears and demons, and learn to put their past behind them. A Shot At Glory is a solid movie supported by a veteran cast, Robert Duvall does a great job portraying Gordon, a man holding a long term grudge against his own daughter and his best friend, he devotes most of his time in trying to get his team to the top and the respect it deserves. Michael Keaton had a small part as Peter Cameron, the American owner of the Kilnocke team, most of his scenes were with Duvall, and the two of them contributed greatly to the success of this film. Ally McCoist plays Jackie, a talented player with an attitude, he's impulsive, explosive and rash, part of the story is about him seeking redemption in the relationship with his wife, and to a lesser extent in trying to make a come back to the sports that he loved so much. Well acted with some of the best football action you'll ever see on screen, I really recommend A Shot At Glory to anyone who's remotely a sports fan. Don't miss your chance to catch this movie in the midst of big summer blockbusters of 2002. Glory Days.... Robert Duvall is the quenessential actor's actor. His ability to not only morph into any role but actually disappear entirely truly makes him a national treasure. However, for this 2000 release, he becomes an international treasure in the role of coach of a second tier Scottish football team. Duvalls weathered countenance is right at home among the equally grand and haggard Scottish countryside. Michael Keaton turns in a brief but potent turn as the team's owner, set on moving the team from its small Scottish home to a bigger stadium in Dublin. The film is more of a quiet character study than an all out sports film, but the game scenes infuse the movie with surprising passion and energy. Well worth owning. Alright but ... To save yourself time if you've read all the other reviews i'll condense this. Whilst the idea of a First Division (and yes i got that right, First Division is second-tier. Premiership being the top) being moved might be appealing to US audiences, it makes anyone from Europe laugh. Not just would the governing bodies of the sport not allow it, the idea of a club moving would be considered heresy. So that idea is a bit stupid, and instantly off putting to anyone that knows the sport. As as the concept of an American owner and goalkeeper at a small Scottish club. Never happen especially in the case of the playing staff as they'd have to be capped sufficiently by the US to allow them a work permit. And if they're that good they wouldn't be there. Okay none of this has anything to do with the film or acting theoretically but it made me roll my eyes. As did Duvalls accent, which went from one area to another and other to Ireland at one point. Far far too thick, only induced laugher from me. As did the concept of Super Ally's character being ex-Celtic. For the uninititated he's a Rangers man who hates Celtic. The acting is passable and the story cliche ridden, although McCoist and Keaton were actually alright. Simply put, a great film for an American who knows nothing about the sport of the country but horrific for a Scottish person and a Scottish fitba' fan at that. p.s Please don't call them "the Rangers or "the Celtics" like some reviwers elsewhere have. It's just Rangers and Celtic, no "the" or an "s" on Celtic.You'd be liable to be punched by a fan, or possibly applauded if they happen to hate them. Buy A Shot At Glory at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on A Shot At Glory Search with the Priority Search Engine on A Shot At Glory This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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