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Looking for Eric

  • 2009
  • 12
  • 1 Std. 56 Min.
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7,1/10
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Steve Evets in Looking for Eric (2009)
Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis, receives some life coaching from Eric Cantona, the famously philosophical footballer.
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Eric, ein fußballbegeisterter Briefträger, dessen Leben in die Krise gerät, erhält vom berühmt-philosophischen Eric Cantona etwas Lebenshilfe.Eric, ein fußballbegeisterter Briefträger, dessen Leben in die Krise gerät, erhält vom berühmt-philosophischen Eric Cantona etwas Lebenshilfe.Eric, ein fußballbegeisterter Briefträger, dessen Leben in die Krise gerät, erhält vom berühmt-philosophischen Eric Cantona etwas Lebenshilfe.

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    • Ken Loach
  • Drehbuch
    • Paul Laverty
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Steve Evets
    • Éric Cantona
    • Stephanie Bishop
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    7,1/10
    18.410
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    • Regie
      • Ken Loach
    • Drehbuch
      • Paul Laverty
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Steve Evets
      • Éric Cantona
      • Stephanie Bishop
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      • 3 Gewinne & 6 Nominierungen insgesamt

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    8colin_coyne

    It score's with me ...

    I think that Ken Loach has produced another winner here – it is a story of a Eric Bishop (Steve Evets), a postman going though some hard times and not being able to cope with life in general – with a painful break-up behind him, a dysfunctional home life, step kids that ignore him, he decides to escape from it all by driving the wrong way around a round-about … this prompts his friends to rally around to help him – suggesting self help techniques (very comical!) and adopting role models … and Eric B. adopts his main influence as Eric Cantona – who in his mind's eye becomes our Eric's life coach and mentor

    Eric's friends and work colleagues from the Post Office are hilarious and whenever they are on screen it is very funny – especially the character "Meatballs" – played with great aplomb by John Henshaw. Other very good performances were portrayed by Stephanie Bishop (as Lily) and of course by Eric Cantona playing himself …

    At times this film is sad, and at others truly funny – but you do take to the characters and ride along the emotional roller-coaster – because you actually start caring about the characters and what is happening to them

    Just when it seemed all was lost for Eric B. and his family – there is then a superb twist in the plot (I won't give it away here) – and you won't see it coming! – that leads to a very fitting, uplifting finale to a very well told / acted / directed story I am not a Man Utd. Fan, but this film still has a lot to recommend it – and I must say, that Eric Cantona grows on you more and more as the movie goes along

    This film's message is not really about football – it's more about the value of friends and people you can rely on when all seems lost … and as Cantona states "Trust your teammates – always – or your are nothing!"

    I found "Looking for Eric" to be a very enjoyable film - recommended!
    9FernAshes

    Never knew what hit me

    I went to see this film as a colleague said it was good. I pretty much had no other idea what it was when I entered the theater.

    The story is well narrated, put together in the "show not tell" method. You figure it out as you go along.

    I found it fascinating on many levels. The character that Cantona plays adds depth and sparkle to the beginning of the story, when it all seems so lack luster. Seeing all the different stories coming together and seeing Eric pull himself together makes for a phenomenal story. At no point was I bored or did I lose interest in the movie.

    It was only afterward that I found out who Cantona is and that he was even played by himself. The film completely worked even without knowing this beforehand.

    Enjoyable, heartwarming and fascinating - I'll definitely be recommending this to friends.
    8markgorman

    heart warming

    Don't believe a word of the hype. Looking for Eric is not a Ken Loach comedy. It is, in several places, a very funny film indeed. But it is not a comedy. At a far fetched push you might call it a rom-com or a social satire. Me? I just think it's another brilliant Loachian movie. (Can you believe he's been at it for 45, yes 45, years since he wrote three episodes for z cars)? It's so sad, so desperate in places and then, yes, so funny.

    And then there's Eric (Cantona). Ooh ah! And his goals. Ooh la la! And his cod (sorry sardine) philosophising. Oops ah! The Cantona character is inspired, as it is so self-deprecating- not a quality one associates with the French.

    I loved this film but why is it so good? I think it's the way Loach makes his characters so utterly believable and, particularly in this movie, sympathetic. And as I always, always say it's because of the writing which is nailed on by long time collaborator Paul Laverty).

    One of the back stories, about the elder stepson of Eric the postman (our hero played to perfection by Steve Evets in, I think, his first Loach movie) is really the backbone of the film. The eldest stepson (Gerard Kearns of Shameless fame) gets embroiled in some nasty business with a local gangland thug and threatens to destabilise Eric's whole fragile existence. But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and that is certainly proved here.

    It's a gem. A true Brit movie classic with a wee bit of the Auld Alliance thrown in.

    J'adore Eric Cantona!
    8lee_eisenberg

    soccer meets philosophy

    The recent World Cup in South Africa brought everyone's attention to soccer (which most of the world calls football), but movies such as "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Looking for Eric" show why we should pay more attention to it. The Fall's Steve Evets plays down-on-his-luck postman Eric Bishop, who in his mind gets advice from footballer Eric Cantona (playing himself). Through this, Eric reconnects with his family. But when his son gets involved with a group of thugs, Eric has to take charge.

    This is only the third Ken Loach film that I've seen (the others were "Poor Cow" and "Kes"). As I understand it, Loach usually focuses on political topics in his movies. While this one isn't really political, it's still one that I strongly recommend. Everything about it feels so realistic. I'd never even heard of Eric Cantona before this. Without a doubt, the best scene in the movie is the home invasion towards the end.
    8axlrhodes

    The legend of Cantona now lives on through the movies.Wonderful.

    Being an armchair Manchester United fan now for almost 20 years i had a lot of interest in seeing Ken Loachs' film when i first got wind of it.The presence of Eric Cantona still looms large over Old Trafford and indeed fans still sing his name to this day.In a way,watching Looking For Eric made me fall in love with Cantona and Manchester United all over again. This film does what all good fantasy films should do , it makes you feel good. We start the film with our central character in the depths of unhapiness and witness a transformation,thanks to life coaching by Eric Cantona (watch out Paul McKenna) . Cantona is a man with undeniable presence.Those who might sneer and scoff at his attempts to break in to the film world will be made to eat their words as Cantona brings every ounce of mysticism and humanity to his performance. It's true that it pays to know about Cantona and the impression he made upon the English game of football. In all the years since he has left the game, no one has quite replicated what he achieved. He will be remembered by Manchester United fans alongside greats like Best and Charlton and now also by movie fans for a touching and memorable performance in a film that deserves high praise.

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      When Spleen asked who's scored after he left the bar, the television on the bar showed Paul Scholes who scored the only goal in that game. It was a real game between Manchester United and Barcelona, the second leg of the champion's league semi final in 2008. Scholes's goal was the only one of either leg and sent United through to the final, where they defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the competition.
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      On the bus going to the raid, the clock reports 12:12. Then, the camera goes on the passengers. When back on the bus clock, it reports 12:38.
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      Eric: I am not a man... I am Cantona.

    • Crazy Credits
      Credits include footage of the press conference where Eric Cantona gives his famous "seagulls" quote.
    • Verbindungen
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2009 (2009)

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 5. November 2009 (Deutschland)
    • Herkunftsländer
      • Vereinigtes Königreich
      • Frankreich
      • Italien
      • Belgien
      • Spanien
    • Offizielle Standorte
      • BIM Distribuzione (Italy)
      • Canto Bros. (United Kingdom)
    • Sprachen
      • Englisch
      • Französisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Đi Tìm Eric
    • Drehorte
      • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, Vereinigtes Königreich
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • Canto Bros.
      • Sixteen Films
      • Why Not Productions
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      • 4.000.000 £ (geschätzt)
    • Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
      • 55.804 $
    • Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
      • 6.743 $
      • 16. Mai 2010
    • Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
      • 11.650.726 $
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