Spirit of '58
2015
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Jul 30, 2015 · Shooting for Socrates: Directed by James Erskine. With John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer, Art Parkinson. In November 1985, the troubled streets of Belfast are torn up by rioting yet again. In amongst the angry mob, we find nine year old Tommy, nonchalantly dribbling a ball through the insanity.
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- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- James Erskine
- 2015-07-30
Critic Reviews for Shooting for Socrates. The story's crying out for underdog grit. June 7, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…. An amusing portrayal of Jackie Fullerton. June 4, 2015 |...
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- James Erskine
May 19, 2015 · Shooting For Socrates Review. The personal stories of Northern Irish football supporters, the media and the players behind a momentous World Cup match between Brazil and Northern Ireland in...
The story interweaves young Tommy's coming of age tale with the trials and travails of the hapless Northern Irish team over the nine months leading up to their ultimate game, in the stifling heat...
Apr 10, 2015 · All in all, Shooting for Socrates is a heart-warming little film, no doubt destined to join the likes of Bend It Like Beckham in the ranks of feel-good football films. ★★★★★. Natasha Furlong....
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 29% based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 4.67/10. References
Shooting For Socrates Reviewed by: Jennie Kermode "It's fairly formulaic, but it delivers a fair tribute for fans who remember how those days felt, and an important, if simplistic, picture of a time and place."
