This could have been a pretty good movie. It could have been uplifting. It could have been inspiring. It could have been lots of things. I'm not exactly sure where the real blame lies, as this was evidently inspired by actual events (and possibly people ?). But in the end, the main character is so unlikeable....the story just doesn't work. Vinny is a selfish ass who lacks even a shred of humility, and is completely undeserving of all of the blessings, and second (third, fourth, fifth, etc) chances that he is given throughout this story. Bad husband. Bad father. Horrible friend. Monstrous ego. Huge chip on his shoulder. His character, although perhaps not completely "irredeemable" persay......is never actually redeemed during the course of the film, leaving the viewer actually routing AGAINST him by the end and almost in shocked that the writers grant him a pseudo "win". He basically disappoints everyone he meets (including himself) and never really makes amends.
Review of The Beautiful Game
