Oddly focussed docudrama, riddled with capriciously off-balance compositions, on a disastrous interlude in the illustrious career of English football manager Brian Clough, his runaway ambition and runaway confidence in his rivalry with fellow manager Don Revie ("I wouldn't say I'm the top manager in the country, but I'm in the top one"), leaving the upbeat ending to a printed coda. Michael Sheen's cranked-up performance in the lead is riveting if even more narrowing. With Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, and Jim Broadbent; written by Peter Morgan; directed by Tom Hooper. (2009) — Duncan Shepherd
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