The defence The Auteur Devotee
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager
Documentary · 2018
The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.
Movie details
Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager
2018 Documentary 1h 44m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Torquil Jones · Gabriel Clarke
Written by
Gabriel Clarke
Bobby Robson
Self
Elsie Robson
Self
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Mark Robson
Self
Frank Arnesen
Self
Terry Butcher
Self
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Huw Davies
Self
Alex Ferguson
Self
Court is in session
Put Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.