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The true story of five young British freestyle footballers' journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona.
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| Daily Telegraph (UK)David GrittenCertainly the story's climax in Buenos Aires is unexpected, yet many scenes resemble staged reality TV moments: group hugs, tears, mumbled monologues about overcoming obstacles. |
| Sky CinemaRich PhippenThat passion does become apparent in the movie's surprisingly touching climax. How much input the production team had in the outcome is hard to say, but when the tears start rolling down Woody's cheeks, it's obvious that this was the Freestylers' jo |
| Little White LiesEd AndrewsAn absolute pleasure from beginning to end. |
| BBC.comLaura BushellLest we think that all youths in sportswear are out to mug us, energetic documentary In the Hands of the Gods shows there are at least five British boys in hoodies who've got something positive to do. |
| Total FilmTom DawsonEntertaining and affecting, this takes its subjects out of their comfort zone and onto a journey of self-discovery. Stirring soccer skills are matched by absorbing action off the ball. |
| Times (UK)Wendy IdeIf ever there was a film that celebrated the joy of existence, the heady thrill of scaling a seemingly insurmountable challenge, it's this shambling documentary. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClineEngaging narrative documentary follows five football freestylers busking their way from Britain to Argentina |
| Film4Leigh SingerA thoroughly entertaining if necessarily condensed road trip that you don't have to be a football - or Maradona - fan to enjoy. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerEntertaining, likeable and surprisingly moving documentary with engaging characters and some astute observations about obsession, friendship and the pursuit of fame. |
| Time OutDavid JenkinsThe film's teary-eyed conclusion is clearly intended to have you punching the air in elation, but the message it delivers will actually leave you feeling quite cold. |