David Beckham Movies
One of the few soccer players to become a household name in the United States, David Beckham has been interested in the sport since he was a child. The son of fanatical Manchester United fans, Beckham attended matches with his parents and played in youth leagues from the time he was small. He began playing for Manchester United in 1995 and shot to stardom during the 1996 season, especially gaining attention for making a goal all the way from the halfway line in a match against Wimbledon. He stayed with Manchester United until 2002, when he took a deal to play for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Beckham began dating Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice in 1997, and by 1999 they were married and had their first child, Brooklyn Joseph; in 2002, son Romeo followed, and Cruz, another boy, was born in 2005. The couple were complete media darlings, dominating the tabloids and followed by paparazzi everywhere. Beckham remained among the most sought-after players on earth and in 2007, he took a deal to play for the L.A. Galaxy. This would mean moving to the United States, and, as it coincided with the announcement of a planned Spice Girls reunion for his wife, the Beckhams became the subject of an NBC reality TV special, Victoria Beckham: Coming to America. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
This documentary traces the career of worldwide superstar David Beckham. With the help of private photographs supplied by Beckham's father, this program showcases the magnitude of the soccer players fame. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Beckham
Concert for Diana captures a 2007 tribute to the deceased Diana Spencer, the former Princess of Wales. Among the many performers who appear on the bill are Nelly Furtado, Elton John, Duran Duran, Rod Stewart, and Kanye West. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Prince William, Prince Harry, (more)
Ask any soccer fan to name the greatest player since Pele, and odds are they'll respond with David Beckham. A footballer whose fancy footwork and quiet confidence has made him the biggest star in the game, Beckham's charisma and athletic prowess has made him a global superstar. Now, as Beckhamania spreads to stateside shores, filmmakers speak with fellow players and lifelong friends in order to get a better grasp of just what this internationally-renowned athlete is really all about. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
One young man's dream takes him on a remarkable journey in this sports-themed drama. Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker) was born in Mexico, and came to California with his family when he was just a boy. One of the few things Santiago brought with him was a love for soccer, and while he holds down two jobs -- working landscaping during the days with his father, Hernan (Tony Plana), and as a busboy at night -- he still dreams of playing the game professionally, and spends his precious spare time with an amateur team in Los Angeles. One day, Santiago is approached by Glen Foy (Stephen Dillane), a part-time scout for powerhouse British team Newcastle United; Glen has seen Santiago play and thinks he has talent, and can get him a tryout with Newcastle if he can make his way to England. While Hernan refuses to help Santiago pay for the trip, his grandmother (Miriam Colon) empties her savings to help him follow his dream. Santiago's first reserve game with the team happens during a typically British rainstorm, with Santiago suffering a mild asthma attack to boot; he doesn't play at his best and is turned away from the team, but he refuses to go home, determined to make good. After striking up a friendship with star kicker Gavin Harris (Alessandro Nivola) and demonstrating his mettle to coach Mal Braithwaite (Gary Lewis), Santiago earns a second chance to show Newcastle United what he can do and make his father proud of him. Goal! was a major international hit, and a sequel was already in production before the film opened in the United States in the spring of 2006. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Leonardo Guerra, Tony Plana, (more)
David Beckham is unarguably the world's reigning star in football (soccer to Americans, a growing number of whom know who he is). After rising to stardom on the playing field, he became a public scandal following his disastrous performance in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup series, only to redeem himself and climb to even greater heights as the captain of Team England. Beckham also became nearly as famous for his life off the field, becoming a fashion icon, beefcake idol, and the husband of pop star Victoria Adams (better known as Posh Spice of the Spice Girls). Something About Beckham is an unauthorized documentary that takes a look at Beckham's life and career, and features interviews with friends, athletes, and associates who help paint a portrait of the man behind the image. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
