The Bromley Boys

A simple little British dramedy, benefiting from the feel-good factor and 'heart' displayed in one boy's devotion to his local football team. That boy is far from the most endearing character, but this is made up for by a lovable bunch of secondary characters.

Amusing without breaking the into any hugely funny moments, The Bromley Boys is a diluted British humour accessible to all audiences. A clear, low-stakes plot, as football fanaticism fuses with young romance in a familiar setting of a loner coming-of-age through the difficulties of their school and parents.

A great aesthetic of the 60s/70s which will instill pure nostalgia into certain generations, The Bromley Boys is an easy watch, unlikely to blow anyone away.

Anybody who has supported a football team at non league level will recognise the characters and the emotions shown in this film. I know as I have done it. Journey across London only to see my team loose 4-1. Another reviewer said this is a right of passage film. It isn't because there is no end to the journey.. You are stuck with your team for life.

This is an overall entertaining movie. If you like British humor, and I do, then you will get some laughs from this movie. It's got a Monty Pythonish air about it and he characters make the movie. Not the greatest British comedy but one well worth watching.

Based on Dave Robert's excellent book of the same name, with lots of english humour. I trust no subbuteo players were harmed in the making of this film.

The Bromley Boys (2018) Yet another film in the series the common man, fights against the odds and comes up smiling. In this case its a football coming of age comedy drama. Think Eddie the Eagle but take away the skis and add a tea urn and a football or two with the addition of the none league club Bromley Town. Set in the late 1960s and starring, and this gives you an idea of the budget, Gareth Hale, Alan Davies, Martine McCutcheon and Ewan (Keith from the Office) MacKintosh. In a nutshell, its a story about an akward boy, finds his passion.... Bromley Town, then the girl, an then loses both..... then you can guess the rest.

I have been a football fan all my life from a subbuteo playing Shoot magazine reading boy of about 8 or 9 , to a 61 year old season ticket holder at Hull City and now passionate supporter of my grandson's football teams and its highs and lows.

Football is a great game, and take away the money and politics, it is enjoyable both as a spectator and player.

That said this film, is so cliched, and obvious from the first kick off to full time. That doesn't mean its a bad film, it's what it is, a none league fixture on a wet February night.

6/10. Away goal counts double..