People are voting emotionally.

As Good As It Gets

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

United is a docu-drama about the infamous 1958 Munich air disaster which claimed the lives of many of the Busby Babes and how the Manchester United team marched on from that dark day and rebuilt.The focus is less on Matt Busby played by Dougray Scott in a stoic manner because he is sidelined after the crash as Busby was seriously injured and hospitalised for some time.The focus is on David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy who has to cope with the aftermath, get a side together some from the lower leagues and get them to play. There is also the issue of some of the survivors being emotionally damaged from the incident such as Bobby Charlton who feels unable to play. Then there are the injuries to Duncan Edwards widely regarded as one of the best young players of his generation who survived the crash but later died.As someone who knew little but the basics of this disaster I found the film informative and emotional. I would acknowledge the film had to condense the story which means some of the characters are sidelined or ignored but it is an affirming story of overcoming the odds that should get even non soccer fans involved.

I'm a big Manchester United fan of 23 years old, and am from Manchester too. This may bias my opinion but I truly think this is a magnificent film! I really don't remember the last time I watched a movie as gripping and inspirational as this.From the first minute to the last, I had goosebumps, found myself short of breath (not exaggerating), and I had tears coming to my eyes at many scenes.I've watched the film quite a few times now, and I've never got bored of it. A pretty accurate portrayal of events (to my knowledge - I studied the air disaster while in secondary school), and I would recommend it to all who are looking for a good inspirational, well written/portrayed movie about the events included.*A warning to any big United fan - it can get emotional!

Plot: The story of the famous "Busby Babes" Manchester United team who were killed in the Munich Air DisasterWhilst the story holds promise, the result is a rather earnest but dull production. Over-long, crippled with some weak characterisation, and let down by the casting of perennial BBC favourite David Tennant (who too easily slips into over-enthusiasm) it just doesn't hold the attention, despite the dramatic subject matter. The depiction of late 1950s Britain is particularly unconvincing, with its CGI smoke-stacks, overly clean sets/costumes and picture-book Northern 'charm'. The story and cinematography singularly fail to hold the attention as they wander aimlessly over the scenery. There is the kernel of a great story, but this - sadly - isn't the production to do it justice.

Great movies does often set itself on great story. even then it might not do the movie justice. But this one do.Motivational movie is something else. But at the end of the day it is a genre. I do hate people that categorizes things like art. But it does happens. Justify the feeling. Being chosen for something. The thrill of something new. Tragedy of a situation that is uncontrollable. Human spirit is a presence that is most likely a compelling presence.I love Man United. For obvious reasons. But this one opens my eyes on the history. Bobby is a legend. But Then, they were not as much known as today. The richest FC in the world for pete's sake..I love the movie. The acting is Humanic. No overacting even in corny moments. I do hope more British movies follows suit and with more publicity.