A lesson of honor.

Rating: 8/10 (26 January 2009)

This was quite an excellent experience. I had heard of it threw my friends, that talked me into seeing this. And I'm a glad I did. This movie really taught me a lesson, and still touches me every time I watch it.
'Hooligans', tells us the story of a student, Matt Buckner (Elijah Wood - The Lord of the Rings), recently and wrongfully expelled from Harvard University and that moves to London. There, he meets his brother-in-law's brother, Pete Dunham (Charlie Hunnam - Cold Moutain), a West Ham F.C fanatic, that will introduce him to the violent world of hooligans...
I have to say I went to see this movie because of it's theme: I'm a football fan and hooliganism, is a subject which I'm always attentive to. It's almost sure, some people will tell you that this is a pointless non-stop violent drama that portraits nothing at all. To those I call the ignorant sensibles, that don't have a clue about this, because if you are attentive, this movie teaches you a lesson, a lesson of honor. Sure it's about hooligans, but still it tells you to never run from your problems and fears, and just face them.
I apologize for not talking about the movie, but in fact this film is so good that I think there isn't negative points. The character's exploitation is quite excellent, as well as the performances, the photography, the directing and the soundtrack.
So watch it. It has amazing and touching scenes, specially the end. Prepare yourself for this 'battle' and all you have to do is learn. Learn that in whatever case, whatever problem, whatever fear, you have to Stand Your Ground And Fight. 8/10.