“Next Goal Wins” gave me a shot to understand a different point of view that I honestly had difficulty looking into previously but we will get to the point later. The film is a heart warming film with a comedy element that hits those points but like soccer never gets to many goals. It’s enjoyable because it takes to a land (actually filmed Honolulu County, Hawaii) many of us are unfamiliar with, America Samoa and it’s people. It deals subtle with the difficulties one faces as a transgender individual and is part of the “true story” so I didn’t felt preached too. I’m a live and let live conservative but don’t want things thrown in my face so this subtle discussion didn’t cross my uncomfortable line. Overall “Next Goal Wins” is an enjoyable escape but one which will leave you waiting for the next soccer match.
** 1/2 – It was okay but the score could have been higher.