May. 02, 2020|United Kingdom|65 Min.|n/A
Genre: Adventure;Documentary;History;Kids
Description: Manchester United: For the Glory 2020 Full Documentary in English 720p
Storyline:
Manchester United is a club that needs no introduction. With the most top-flight titles in England, it stands as one of the world’s most valuable football clubs. Their stadium is a place where dreams come true, and their team continually rewrites history on the pitch. Manchester United symbolizes resilience and triumph, embodying the spirit of rising from adversity.
However, since Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, the club has faced challenges. Manchester United has gone seven years without a Premier League title—a stark contrast to the 13 titles they won in the first 21 years of the league. As of 2021, it seems unlikely that this dry spell will be broken.
Creating a documentary about a club with such a rich history and legacy could have been compelling. There are numerous relevant topics to explore, such as Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s struggles as manager, the boardroom conflicts involving CEO Ed Woodward, key on-field moments, or the fans’ distrust of the Glazer family’s ownership. Any of these could have made for an engaging film.
Instead, director Matt Salmon chose a simpler approach, relying on archival footage and a straightforward recounting of historical facts. The 64-minute documentary offers little beyond what one could find by casually reading Manchester United’s Wikipedia page. Additionally, the documentary features only two narrators, whose monotone delivery makes the viewing experience dull and uninspiring. As a result, the film feels tedious and fails to capture the club’s dynamic story.
Cast director: Matt Salmon
Original name: Manchester United: For the Glory