The picture of mediocrity and safe documentary-making
I love a documentary that explores the different perspectives of an event, or a historical story. This was not that.
This documentary was solely focused on Argentina, and in presenting Argentina in a positive light -- most notably evinced by the fact that, multiple times, they referenced Diego Maradona and the 1986 World Cup and even showed footage of that tournament, entirely without mentioning the Hand of God moment. This was a missed opportunity as documentarians, but also as Argentines.
I enjoy watching a bit of 'soccer', but I don't worship it. As such, I found this to be overly emotive and taking itself way too seriously with the evocative narration and music.
If you have a couple of hours to spare, just rewatch the world cup final rather than watching this.
This documentary was solely focused on Argentina, and in presenting Argentina in a positive light -- most notably evinced by the fact that, multiple times, they referenced Diego Maradona and the 1986 World Cup and even showed footage of that tournament, entirely without mentioning the Hand of God moment. This was a missed opportunity as documentarians, but also as Argentines.
I enjoy watching a bit of 'soccer', but I don't worship it. As such, I found this to be overly emotive and taking itself way too seriously with the evocative narration and music.
If you have a couple of hours to spare, just rewatch the world cup final rather than watching this.
- SmudgeSmill
- 13 jul 2024