Damned United is excellently shot. Although essentially a film about football, the cinematography is its biggest strength. The man Brian Clough is not really studied in depth but the film is enjoyable to watch.
The film does not really portray Brian Clough in a light that is particularly flattering. We see Clough as an altogether ambitious if somewhat flawed individual. Clough is arrogant and cocksure, and has an unhealthy obsession with out-doing Don Revie, one of the most successful English managers of the time.
The special attention to the cinematography really provides the film with a greater realm of credibility; particular attention has evidently been paid to every shot and it was very nice to see. Furthermore, credit should also be given to Michael Sheen who does a commendable job of Clough offering moments of applaudable wit.
Damned United does feel rather caricature and prefers to skim the surface of the man Brian Clough rather than delve with any depth. The film is excellently shot and the narrative is intelligently devised. Damned United is enjoyable, funny at times but it lacked a certain gravitas.
The film does not really portray Brian Clough in a light that is particularly flattering. We see Clough as an altogether ambitious if somewhat flawed individual. Clough is arrogant and cocksure, and has an unhealthy obsession with out-doing Don Revie, one of the most successful English managers of the time.
The special attention to the cinematography really provides the film with a greater realm of credibility; particular attention has evidently been paid to every shot and it was very nice to see. Furthermore, credit should also be given to Michael Sheen who does a commendable job of Clough offering moments of applaudable wit.
Damned United does feel rather caricature and prefers to skim the surface of the man Brian Clough rather than delve with any depth. The film is excellently shot and the narrative is intelligently devised. Damned United is enjoyable, funny at times but it lacked a certain gravitas.