Co-writer (with Iain Morris) / director Taika Waititi's 'inspired by truth' dramedy "Next Goal Wins" may not compare with his superb "Jojo Rabbit" or be football's equivalent to "Cool Runnings", but it's ok. In 2011, at a career impasse, coach Michael Fassbender reluctantly becomes gaffer of the world's then officially worst national footie team, American Samoa, amongst the likes of Waititi, Oscar Kightley, & Kaimana. With support from Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett, Luke Hemsworth & others, Waititi offers a fresh, enjoyable spin on the usual 'down on his luck coach inspires rag-tag team while finding himself' tale. While a tad disappointing for Waititi, it's still good enough.
Review of Next Goal Wins
