Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3691 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-06-11
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 110 minutes

Synopsis
Picking up where the first left off, GOAL 2 is a continuation of Santiago Munez’s story, as he gets to grips with playing for a premiership team and is exposed to the temptation and privilege his new found fame brings. A lucrative transfer to Real Madrid places Santiago (Kuno Becker) alongside some of the world’s greatest players but creates a gulf between him and his fiancee, Boz (Anna Friel). Will Santiago be able to see past what drives him as a footballer to discover what is essential to complete his life as a man? With cameo appearances from the likes of David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo, GOAL 2 scores as a celebration of the beautiful game.

Customer Reviews

Dream Teams
I really liked the original film, it was a typical rags to riches story and, although at times it was a little trite, it had bags of energy and more than a little soul. The fact that the filmmakers have decided to go ahead with their plans for a trilogy (despite the relatively poor worldwide takings) is something that to feel good about. This will end up being a proper trilogy. Part 2 sees Santiago Nunez join Real Madrid and, like the first films Newcastle action, the most memorable moments are those when actors integrate with the actual team players. We get to see all the Galacticos from the 2005/6 team in training, partying and playing modes. Barcelona and Arsenal also feature heavily. Even senior Real figures make appearances, although somewhat bizarrely Rutger Hauer plays the manager with Steve McManaman as his assistant. Outside the fictional footballing story (which has Beckham acting the hero with a Greece type winning free kick - Arsenal fans should look away) we have the usual relationship/family shenanigans which was a feature of the first. All in all it's probably as good as the first film...so bring on Part 3 and the world cup - which presumably will feature Santi weighing up whether to play for USA, Mexico or Spain before going on to win the World Cup with one.
Special features include a great, but short, documentary which details how they put the footballing shots together (pretty amazing stuff with entire games shot using multi-cameras using film not tape!) as well as the usual unnecessary deleted scenes and unfunny bloopers.

Enjoy the spectacle!
I watched this with my eleven year old son and we both enjoyed the dream.
Yes this film is larger than life, but hey, it is what it is, a dream to aspire to.
A unique opportunity of glimpsing behind-the-scenes at one of the world's biggest clubs.

Loved It, though you cannot compare to the first film!
The film follows exactly from where the first film finished, with "shock horror" Santiago Munez being signed up to Real Madrid!
Yes, the films trilogy is very predictable, on the whole we all "sort of" know how the stories are going to end up, but that still does not detract from how much fun you have while watching, escapism at its best, and a rollicking good ride! Loved every minute, and cannot wait to see the third story!