The Pass

6.5
2016 1 hr 27 min Drama , Romance

The night before their debut game, two professional soccer players share a kiss. In a sporting world where image is everything, this surprising ‘pass’ sets the men up for a contrasting decade of fame and failure, full of secrets and denial.

  • Cast:
    Russell Tovey , Arinzé Kene , Lisa McGrillis , Nico Mirallegro , Rory J. Saper

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Reviews

PodBill
2016/03/16

Just what I expected

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Ploydsge
2016/03/17

just watch it!

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AutCuddly
2016/03/18

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

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Usamah Harvey
2016/03/19

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Paul Evans
2016/03/20

The Pass does in deed look at the taboo subject of being an openly gay man in top flight British football, and indeed sport generally. It's a cooking pot we all know will explode one day when shock horror a top flight player will come out. The film relies on the acting talents of two principles, Russell Tovey and Arinzé Kene, the acting is fabulous, Tovey in particular such a talented actor. I truly bought into the way in which the film spanned the three ages, makeup etc was excellent. Unfortunately It's not a film that would appeal to the mainstream, a pity because it's a great film with a powerful message.

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sanyu
2016/03/21

I really enjoyed the movie and the acting was great. The way it portrayed the range of emotions in the different relationships were very poignant and authentic. Russell Tovey was amazing and gave a layered performance. Arinze Kene should definitely be given more roles in the future. I hope UK cinema realizes what they have before he is forced to go to the US for work.

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christofou
2016/03/22

Am a big fan of Looking and was hoping The Pass would be paar to the best the series had to offer, alas. I'm not even sure there is anything to save in this awful Z series movie, the writing, the acting and the story are pitiful, it looks like a prank movie but it isn't one. I have no idea how this was funded but one thing is for sure, the director should find another way to use his days because directing a film is definitely not an option.

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tomorchard99
2016/03/23

I enjoyed this film immensely. It struck me as a modern version of the rugby classic This Sporting Life. But instead of Richard Harris raging at Rachel Roberts and all his demons and inexplicable anguish we have Russell Tovey doing likewise albeit with a gay twist. But actually this film is far more about power and the ability to use it, rather than sex or sexuality. Tovey can buy what he wants since he's a rich footballer whether it be a car, luxury flat or prostitute. But being able to buy what you want only leads, for him, to an empty life devoid of meaning. His footballing mate becomes an ordinary working man with meaning and structure to his life even though he has a bag of tools in his hand rather than a footballer's kitbag. The film is rather wordy and theatrical but I can forgive that. It is a three parter that starts in Romania (very plush hotels there!)and then moves forward in time twice. I found the ending satisfying as well as exhilarating. And the actor from Rillington Place, who plays Harry in this film, was just brilliant.

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