Will

2012 "Always Follow Your Dream"
6.8| 1h42m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 10 November 2012 Released
Producted By: Strangelove Films
Country: United Kingdom
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Brennan is Liverpool's number one fan, able to recite facts ad infinitum about the club and at a public school in the south of England since his father Gareth is emotionally unable to care for him following the death of Will's mother. Gareth appears one day out of the blue with tickets for Liverpool's trip to the 2005 Champions League Final in Istanbul.

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Drama, Family

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Director

Ellen Perry

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Strangelove Films

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Wordiezett So much average
Maidexpl Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast
Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Romilos Fronimides Well, it's not only for football fans (sorry, American mates, it's not "soccer"!). It's not only if you are a proud "RED-MAN" (like myself), a supporter of the MIGHTY LIVERPOOL FC.!!!... ...It's a family movie. You can watch it, no matter what.It's not perfect film, no question about it. But is emotional, is dramatic, is good to watch it.Obviously... if you're a football fan... and even more, if you are a LIVERPOOL FC supporter... you won't stop crying, at the end of the film - I couldn't. I remember every single second of these MAGNIFICENT three days in Istanbul; these days that changed my life for ever... ...I understood that except my true family (parents, sister, etc), I have also A HUGE "RED family", so proud, so magnificent, so magic.I remember all... And I do remember the long way back (from stadium, many-many miles away from the city), by foot (!) - because we've lost the bus - and arrived in Istanbul early hours of next morning... without feeling tired, without any thought of sleep... just a remarkable joy, like we have conquered the universe!!!...You'll taste a bit of it, in this film. You'll taste a bit of OUR PRIDE, OUR "RED" ONE!"YNWA"... as always, my Liverpool!
Henry Saiia As an American, I don't follow "football" across the pond. I have no connection to Liverpool, nor do I know their place in the annals of European soccer history. But frankly, none of that matters. Fans of any sport can relate to the fervor with which another fan follows their team. I saw myself in Will. It reminded me of a time when I was an 11 year-old boy collecting baseball or football cards and talking about sports with my friends. At one time or another we all have passionately defended our team, its heroes, and their importance not just in the sport, but to the very fabric of the universe.And that is what this movie is about - passion. The reviewers who have commented on small points like traveling without a passport are missing the point. It's a bit like complaining about the chips in a chocolate-chip cookie not being properly spaced. The important part is the joy you experience when the chocolate hits your taste buds. This theme in this flick is simple. Let your passion shine through and it will inspire others. If you haven't seen the movie, don't read any further. Watch the movie. That is my only recommendation here. Now, that having been said, in my opinion the script was very well- written. There is believability in the actions of all of the main characters. Consider the following:*****************Spoilers Below*****************1. The father was a bit of a MacGuffin. His purpose was solely to provide the end goal – the Championship game – and the opportunity to get there. The writers could have had the father live and the story could have been about them bonding on the journey. But this story is about Will. Still, it's believable that the father would shell out a fortune for the tickets. Even if he didn't pay the 10,000 EUR each for real tickets, it likely was a big sum. So why would he do it? Soccer was the one thing the two could bond over. He saw the passion that Will had for the team, and it rekindled memories of him as a boy with his own father. The guilt he felt for abandoning Will was overwhelming. But this trip would be perfect to forge a new beginning, and for him to perhaps once again be the kind of man a son could look up to. 2.The tickets and bet were critical plot devices as well. As others pointed out, the father didn't know the tickets were fake. He got taken, pure and simple. But the tickets being fake was important because it creates empathy for Will. It creates additional impetus for Alek to make the journey. It also provides the rallying point at the conclusion of the story. The bet too was crucial. Even a naive 11 year-old would not believe he could make it across Europe with no money. The money won from the bet is the additional motivation he needs to start on his journey. It also gives the viewer a feeling of manifest destiny. He foresaw the victory, against all odds (or at least 11-1 odds). He simply had to make that trip!3.As much as the money was important to get Will started, it was critical that he lose the money early. Even with the money, it is hard to imagine an 11-year old completing that long of a journey on his own. Enter Alek. The writer(s) put the pair together in a smart way. Would Alek have given Will the ride if he didn't have to make a quick getaway? Maybe not. He may have validated the boy's story first. The other events – Alek's friend spotting him dropping the boy off, money being stolen, etc. all serve to bring the pair together.4.I really liked Alek's back-story. Why on earth would this man risk everything to help a boy travel across a continent? As we later learn, it's his personal desire for redemption that motivates him, even if he didn't know it at the time. In Will he sees the young boy who inadvertently died years earlier. They share a common bond, soccer, and Will's passion in the backdrop of grave misfortune inspires Alek. He thinks he is saving the boy, but truly the boy saves him. His friend Mathieu saw that, and provided the means (car and money) for him to start down the path of salvation. So overall, I really liked the movie. My 6-year old daughter started watching a few minutes in, and it gave us an opportunity to discuss some difficult topics and a number of teaching points. And it left me with a little inspiration as well.
bobcstudio This is simply an amazing movie, I loved every minute of it. With 12 grandchildren to entertain, it's often difficult to find a film suitable for all to enjoy and learn from. This film has it all, beautiful locations, superb script, and wonderful acting from a great cast. I must single out the youngest cast member for particular praise. Perry Eggleton, starring in his first major film role, gives a riveting performance as Will. His emotional and expressive range are truly moving and quite fantastic for one so young. I predict a great career ahead for this talented young actor. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who appreciates an wonderful cinematic experience.
taimoor38 An excellent movie. A truly inspirational movie. The name 'Will' epitomes the movie perfectly. If you have WILL, you can do anything. For a boy whose everything is lost, he still has everything he needs, his passion for football. The movie also brings the good side of football supporters to the fore. In today's world where everyone is divided either by race or religion or ethnicity or political point of view, this movie shows that all these things can be forgotten when there is a football match on. Football has this amazing power of bringing people together and this is shown brilliantly in the film. The initial scenes in which Will runs away from his school and the help of his mates they hilarious and brings the lighter side in an extremely emotional movie. You will cry, laugh, get excited, and get goose bumps while watching the movie. Although this is a football related movie, but it also teaches us a lesson in every walk of life "Never get fever in the way of your dreams".