Pelé is a 2021 biographical documentary film about Brazilian footballer Pelé.[a] The film was produced and distributed by Netflix and directed by Ben Nichols and David Tryhorn.[2][3] Kevin MacDonald, Jon Owen, and Jonathan Rogers served as executive producers.[2]
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Pelé was released on February 23, 2021.[4]
Plot
editThe film describes the life of Pelé from his childhood, his soccer triumphs up until his last soccer station with the New York Cosmos soccer team. It includes lots of archival footage including his games, his and other interviews, news reels etc. The film sometimes also touches on the political background in Brasil, including the dictatorship. A lot of the soccer and other history is explained through contemporary interviews with him and other actors of the time, including family members, trainers, journalists and politicians.
Reception
editOn Rotten Tomatoes, the documentary holds an approval rating of 82% based on 28 reviews, with an average rating of 6.40/10.[5] Andrew Pulver for The Guardian, Charlotte O'Sullivan for the Evening Standard, Danny Leigh for the Financial Times, and Tara Brady for The Irish Times all awarded the film three out of five stars.[6][7][8][9] Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter described the film as a "polished and well-intentioned biography", but did not "inspire love and awe".[2]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Pelé". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 4 February 2021. 449124. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b c Mintzer, Jordan (28 February 2021). "'Pelé': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Rapold, Nicolas (23 February 2021). "'Pelé' Review: A National Treasure". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 3 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Pele documentary: How to watch it, release date & full details". Goal. 9 February 2021. Archived from the original on 3 July 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "PELÉ". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ^ Pulver, Andrew (18 February 2021). "Pelé review – valedictory tribute to Brazilian football great". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Charlotte (24 February 2021). "Pelé on Netflix film review: not quite warts and all but still fascinating". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 23 February 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Leigh, Danny (24 February 2021). "Pelé — story of a football great is an open goal". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Brady, Tara (26 February 2021). "Pelé: A rounded portrait of the world's greatest footballer". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.