The Bromley Boys

Saw this film at a special screening at Churchill Theatre Bromley. Although not packed out (due to very inclement weather that night) there was still a good crowd of varying ages. Really enjoyed this "feelgood" first romance story interwoven round the highs and lows of Bromley FC. Based on a true story, with great soundtrack weaving through the film, it was genuinely one of the best Sunday nights out I have had for years. The comedy was laugh out loud, the pathos had me reaching for a tissue...we wanted our boy to win...won't spoil your enjoyment by giving away any more of the plot... If you have ever stood on the terrace at your local football club, or supported your child at a school game, or cheered a friend playing at the local park then this film will transport you back...if you are a certain age and can remember the late sixties this film will transport you back to the fashion and feel of those years...if you ever wondered what your grandparents did back in their day...if you just want to see a funny, feel good movie - then search out a screening of The Bromley Boys for 90 minutes of great entertainment with no blood and guts, no high speed car chases, no nudity - just good old fashioned family entertainment. And if you're from Bromley... I was extra lucky - our screening even had people involved in making the movie on hand for Q + A session after the screening. Hope they do that when the film is released on DVD.

A refreshing change from gritty gangster movies that often are the the staple of indie British films - this exists as the pola opposite, a film about friendship, young romance, change and actually very little football - a plus for me. I've watched this film with people of varying ages (12 up to 65) and they all enjoyed it. I'd recommend giving it a go, even if you dislike football, as this film is funny and sincere - and this is becoming hard to find these days.

I have seen this much anticipated film twice now, both times at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley. A great, feel good Football Film (of which there aren't too many) To see a film all about my local football club who I have supported for a number of years (not quite as long as Dave though) is quite surreal, but having read the book, met and got to know Dave & Roy over the years and even had the chance of being in it (as a Bromley player, which I reluctantly had to turn down :-( it was a pleasure to see the finished production on the Big Screen. Which also included a number of other familiar faces that I have got to know during my time attending Hayes Lane & supporting Bromley Home & Away. Don't let the Non League aspect of it put you off, it's a film for the whole family and any Football loving supporter. Do go and see it if you get chance or buy the DVD when it comes out #WeAreBromley

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.

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..