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@the_owlseyes
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“The thing about football - the important thing about football - is that it is not just about football.”
Terry Pratchett, Unseen Academicals
PLOT
"Docuseries chronicling the purchase and stewardship of Wrexham AFC, one of professional football's oldest clubs, by two Hollywood actors, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney" or "Ted Lasso in real life"
SCRIPT
This is an underdog story about a team and a town who is being lifted up by two hollywood actors who want to bring joy and leave something in the world.
There isn't really a script but I like how the documentary is built and what is shown of the city, the people and the reality of Wrexham.
It's an heartfelt letter to football and its fans.
It's a documentary worth watching because it's lead by two charismatic actors and it's poignant by showing us the different faces of a sport and town who just wants to something to joy about.
I can't wait to see Wrexham in the Premier League in the next 10 years.
Script: 8/10
ACTING
Ryan Reynold and Rob McElhenny are between their real personality and the manufactured one. It's hard to understand, most of the time, what is scripted and what isn't. Sure, most dialogues were registered in post but they feel real in my opinion.
It's hard to value a documentary because the border between fiction and reality is thin.
Acting: 6/10
PHOTOGRAPHY
There're some good looking scenes but the light is mostly flat and colors don't have a meaningful role.
Photography: 6/10
EDITING
This series is edited well. I think that because it looks original, funny and emotional. The last episode has the best editing which aligns with the series events.
Slow motion and fast cuts are usually used to make the series more dynamic.
Sure, it isn't the best kind of editing I've ever seen but it works well in this context and the game of football.
Editing: 7/10
SPECIAL EFFECTS
The CGI isn't used here, as it is a realistic documentary about real people with real lifes.
Special Effects: 6/10
SOUNDTRACK
The soundtrack is made of pop songs and a bit of instrumental music. I like most of the songs, especially the one below which is relevant to Wrexham's supporters. The instrumental parts are ok.
Overall I think that it's good but not impressive.
Soundtrack: 7/10
COSTUMES
Usual clothes worn by normal people and footballers. I like the fact tha Ryan and Rob changed the kits style nonetheless.
Costumes: 6/10
CONCLUSION
Script: 8/10
Acting: 6/10
Photography: 6/10
Editing: 7/10
Special Effects: 6/10
Soundtrack: 7/10
Costumes: 6/10
AVERAGE:
A wonderful series which is worth watching if you're a football fan or not.
Director: Bryan Rowland
Screenplay: George Dewey
Cast: Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Humphrey Ker, Fleur Robinson, Shaun Harvey, Phil Parkinson, Paul Mullin, Jordan Davies, Aaron Hayden, Ollie Palmer
Soundtrack: Giosué Greco
Running Time: 32 min
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