Apr. 01, 2017|United Kingdom|64 Min.|TV-14
Genre: Documentary
Description: The debate over the greatest football player of all time often divides fans into two camps: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. This documentary delves into the skills, talent, and abilities of these two modern football icons. Through interviews with passionate fans and experts, it explores the ongoing rivalry and attempts to determine who stands out as the best. However, the film falls short in many areas. With a low budget, poor visual transitions, and subpar sound editing, it fails to engage fans. Instead of in-depth interviews with the players themselves, it relies heavily on so-called experts. While the initial part of the documentary holds some interest, the overall experience is underwhelming, and fans might find more value in reading their Wikipedia pages.
Ronaldo and Messi are not only the world’s top players but also its fiercest rivals. While their on-field battles are legendary, this documentary shifts focus to their off-field lives, from controversial statues to financial dealings. It’s a chance to see these two giants face off beyond the pitch. For the fourth consecutive year, Ronaldo tops the earnings chart with an impressive $93 million, partly thanks to a $58 million bonus from Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Messi and Ronaldo are set to clash for the first time in over two years as FC Barcelona takes on Juventus in the Champions League group stages. Their last face-off was in 2018 when Ronaldo moved from Real Madrid to Juventus, and he missed Barcelona’s earlier visit to Turin due to a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Cast director: Tara Pirnia
Cast actor: Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Mario Torrejon, Duncan Wright, Alex Ferguson, Willem Balague, Ian Ladyman, Warren Barton, Alberto Ramon Siles, Xavi Llorens
Original name: Ronaldo vs. Messi: Face Off