One Night in Istanbul (2014) User Reviews

One Night in Istanbul

[Prismark10 · 4/10 · 18 February 2016]

That magical night in Istanbul (Trademark-Clive Tyldesley) has now inspired two films relating to Liverpool's fifth European Cup win.

This is the second one. As a Liverpool supporter and being charitable I still have to admit it is not a good film.

It is worth watching for Samantha Womack's Scouse accent and to relive the events of the 2005 Champions League cup final.

Two cab drivers Tommy (Steve Waddington) and Gerry (Paul Barber) try to connect with their sons and embark to see the Champions league cup final in Istanbul.

They do a deal with a local gangster to raise finances and when they arrive in Istanbul they fall foul with some gangsters over there.

It all means that they might not actually get to see the match on the night.

On the night Liverpool were 3-0 down by half time before the Gerrard inspired comeback in the second half and a penalty shootout.

The plot is not much, the comedy is not great and some of the Scouse accents are dodgy.

There are a few cameos and you get to see footage of the match. That is a bonus unless you are an AC Milan fan.

Poor

[happycarrot68 · 3/10 · 27 September 2015]

Everything from the crowd scenes to the plot is wooden. Like many football films you really don't believe that the scenes involve genuine fans but just the extras that they are. Doesn't convince you that this is a match day atmosphere, so poorly adapted for the big screen. Is a stage play and comes across like that. Shame as a decent idea and as a football fan was hoping for a lot more. Rather than humour is a lot of unbelievable daftness that doesn't work. Might work in a theatre but not here.

As football films go this is one of the worst. Not once are you convinced by the casts passion for football or excitement for the game ahead, similar to the screen adaption of Fever Pitch.

So bad you have to watch it

[nwhite-21891 · 2/10 · 13 October 2015]

As a Liverpool and comedy fan I was really looking forward to this, but 10 minutes in I couldn't believe how bad it had been put together. Early on it shows the last home game of the season with rows and rows of empty seats.... this doesn't happen at Anfield. The plot is laughable beyond belief and as a result many of the actors come across very wooden, which is a shame because they have done decent stuff before. It was weird in a way because it was so bad I was compelled to watch it all the way to the end to see if it got any better... or worse.I would never watch it again but it will no doubt be a talking point of memorable films.

Cheese fest

[nokka-1 · 3/10 · 17 January 2021]

Why oh why cant they make a decent football film? I mean did the director actually mean to make this so cheesey and unrealistic? Beggars belief some of the pathetic "fans" scenes. Liverpool take more than a hundred fans wherever they go. Poor sceenplay dreadful acting. Just shouldnt of bothered. An insult to my intelligence

Great British family caper.

[simon-104-362134 · 9/10 · 13 September 2014]

You don't have to be a Liverpool fan to enjoy this light-hearted caper, you don't even have to like football, based on the reaction of those around me. Paul Barber is a legend and everything he is involved in seems to turn to gold, I think he is a fine, under-estimated actor.

Although the film is about the Champions league Final in Istanbul in 2005 it is about the fans and the lengths they will go to to follow their team. It is about the passing down of this devotion from one generation to the next, as Tommy (Steve Waddington) and Gerry (Paul Barber) try to connect with their sons. Tommy 's own devotion having come from a strong bond with his granddad. The Liverpool fans are the twelfth man who through all adversity never gave up on their team and on their dreams. This is shown through the shenanigans of the boys and in parallel by footage of the actual fans in the stadium. All the stories, Hitlers Cufflinks, the lucky pants etc etc apparently came from the terraces. This is the fans story. It's British , it's funny , remember The Full Monty, Bend it Like Beckham, Brassed Off, well give it a go.

Film was loved by everyone......including Man Utd fans!

[bxd786 · 9/10 · 12 September 2014]

I had the luck of watching this film with some Man Utd fans (of course, they only came because they were given free tickets:-)) Film is brilliant. Had many of us in stitches throughout. Steven Waddington and Paul Barber were just excellent and gave an astounding performance of their roles - best I have seen of them so far.

The film is a must for all Liverpool fans, all football fans in general and anyone who loves a good comedy. Even the Man Utd fans admitted to how great the film was and how much they enjoyed it. That says everything! Make a point of watching this if you want a good dose of fun and entertainment.

For a Liverpool fan its good watch

[indranil-relics · 8/10 · 18 September 2014]

This is simply an amazing movie. I loved every minute of it.Story of Four Liverpool Football fans and their Journey to see Liverpool FC at the European Cup final in Istanbul 2005. I am going to suggest Specially to all Liverpool FC Fans watch it but don't keep your expectations too high. This is a funny and charming comedy.The Movie Remind us that Great Night at Istanbul 2005. Truly funny and full of Joy and happiness. Very good football feature of the year. Also Nice to see Some of our Liverpool Legends in the movie too. For people with normal expectations, its a good movie and you will enjoy it and you can watch it with your family too. I am giving it one extra star because I am Liverpool fan too. I loved it and I think you will too. Liverpool fan or not!

WOW One Night in Istanbul Hilarious

[lisa-105-929382 · 10/10 · 12 September 2014]

Hilariously funny had me in tears of laughter Would recommend this film to anyone even if your not a football fan (as I am not) Cast was really well picked story line was brilliant The cross over from a play to a movie worked really well A must see movie This will appeal to young and old Family friendly story line 10/10 casting 10/10 Value for money 10/10 The underpants bit among others was excellent, Paul Barbar was great look out for the former football stars, there are some magical moments in this movie where I was like WOW that really happened. please go see this movie it will be a wise choice to spend a tenner, brilliant brilliant brilliant

Funny film about that night

[nicholasallt-159-973591 · 9/10 · 1 July 2018]

Great fun, film about some mad Reds who don't get to see the game. Whole family had a ball watching it. Took me back to the greatest final I've ever seen. Hilarious moments, and a great theme song.

Paul Barber is one funny fella.

Great football comedy

[nicholasallt-159-973591 · 9/10 · 1 July 2018]

Hilarious times in Istanbul. What a film!!! What a night!!!