Movie Review – 89
Nov 7th, 2017 by 'holic
Regular readers will recall last week’s advance notice of the world premiere of 89, the film devoted to the Arsenal title triumph of the year of that simple title. If you are a Gooner of a certain age you only need to see the number 89 to be transported back to the happiest summer of all time. On Wednesday evening, in less than 24 hours as I type, Holloway Odeon will host that premiere.
The film is brought to you by familiar names. Amy Lawrence is the producer, Lee Dixon one of the executive producers, and do watch the credits roll at the end of the film to see more friendly faces mentioned. This is a film made by Arsenal people for Arsenal people, and it is excellent.
Obviously there is much footage of how the season progressed as well as comprehensive coverage of the final game of an eventful season, but the film is made by the contributions of those who were there or around the club at the time.
So many new interviews with George Graham and most of his team on that remarkable night. To see old mates back together after so many years and to hear their reminiscences, spine-tingling but no spoilers from me, I’m afraid.
It isn’t only those at the club but there is also input from a number of Gooners, celebrity and otherwise. As well as Amy you will catch Alan Davies, Nick Hornby, and Dermot O’Leary. There are contributions too from the two highest scoring Gunners of all time. Wrighty might not have signed for us until the following season but you will love his recall of that night. A piece of advice. Bring some tissues with you.
Oh, and T, some great and atmospheric music of the time. Good work!
Goonerholic will be represented at the premiere by our very own expert film reviewer who will reveal all about the day and the event itself, as well as their view of the film. I’m really looking forward to that on Thursday or Friday and Saturday. There will be that much to report!
You will love it if you have booked at one of the many viewings listed at https://www.ourscreen.com/film/89 . You haven’t, you say? Well you can own your own copy of the dvd which can be bought at Amazon via the links in the sidebar. If you do buy a copy that way, thank you.
89 is available in OurScreen cinemas from 11th November & on DVD & Digital Download from 20th November.
20 Responses to “Movie Review – 89”
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Could have done without the celebs but this looks good. Self purchased Xmas present I think.
That’s my Xmas pressie sorted. To myself, naturally.
I just had to click on the Goonerholic recommendation button.
It was that simple.
Cheers ‘holic!!
As previously stated, I heard the match live (radio), watched it in full after (TV), listened to all the ‘expert’ analysis (radio and TV, and read Fever Pitch. Now looking forward to 89. Then all I’ll need is a time machine…
Sounds great.
All ordered through your link, Holic. ??
Thanks all. Emotional in the extreme tonight. That was a night!
Cheers ‘holic! The best viewing for many a years this is going to be. One for the little boy and his mates! ?
Rocky ?
Does anyone know if the DVD will
work in Japan?
Japan has the same system as the
US and US gooners said it wasn’t
compati
compatible
that should have finished.
Matt, they are planning to have a digital download available by the 20th. ??
Matt – Region coding wise Japan is the same as the UK but tv system wise they use NTSC, so you’ll be able to view it on your computer, which is most likely set up to play R2 DVDs, without any fiddling about but you will need a tv and DVD player capable of handling the PAL standard.
Although if the people making this had any sense, they’d release it region free, especially on Blu-ray, to maximise sales.
I was about to say exactly what Cynic said ??
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Interesting stuff H. Looking forward to seeing it in ‘acknee next week and have ordered a DVD for Christmas.
Any chance of watching it in Bangalore? i so wish we can to show crackpots here who pretend to be fans and ask stupid questions as to why do i support The Arsenal, now that could be some answer but not all of course.
With DVD sales being down the swanee generally it would make sense for everything released to be region free now. Just today I found a music DVD I have been waiting years for is getting reissued – but only on the US system – it all just seems very out of date.
No screenings in High Wycombe (…no nothing in High Wycombe these days mind you…) and don’t have the funds to travel for a big smoke cinema screening…so will definitely be procuring a DVD.
Eddie Nketiah scores four and an assist for the England U19s . That boy is quality
i have a concert
(not important who)
on U-matic – good name for a band
(biscuit tin size tape)
hi-band U-matic
not
lo-band U-matic*
(another good name for a band)
*the blurrier one
(a good internet nom de gargle)
.
anyhoo
gonna non-drop hints for 89 chrissy pressie
and just get it meself
cunts ignore me anyway
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“Crackpots” eh Vinay? Were you at Anfield in 1989? ?
Some of us so-called “Crackpots” who now want change, were! And we were there long before 1989 too! ??
AFCOF! NAWF!
Vinay, they will be digital downloads available to purchase shortly I believe.
Now, Lee Dixon has been talking to our expert film reviewer. >>>>>