Football, The Fans, The Roar of the crowd, The Blood spilt on the way. Love It

Rating: 8/10 (9 January 2006)

Not only has Nick Love once again explored the gritty side of being young and English. He has crafted a film which does not glamorise drug use and fighting. Nor does it fur-fill the stereotypes of football hooligans. It gives the viewers a realistic account of the underground world of football violence in the UK. Unlike many films of this genre The Football Factory has believable characters that many of us can relate to. This is scary when considering the content of the film. The story is not so much about bashing someone's head against the asphalt of London. It is about being there for your mates, never giving up and fighting for what you believe in.