Preview: The Damned United (2009)

Synopsis:

Brian Clough ran Leeds United for 44 days. This is his story.

• Poster: C

Review:

Fairly boring and Michael Sheen is looking far too young to be anything but airbrushed.

• Trailer: B+

Review:

I'm not much of a fan of sports films, but Michael Sheen makes this one look good.

Oscar Prospects:

Sheen has yet to break through with an Oscar nomination despite two well-lauded performances. So far, the Best Actor pickings seem a bit weak, so he could sneak in, but the Academy doesn't love sports films...so, I'm not sure it will do anything.

Release Date:

• October 9, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (August 9, 2009) Original

-Wesley Lovell (August 23, 2009) New Release Date (changed from 9/25/09)