Ronaldo
Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.
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- Cast:
- Cristiano Ronaldo , Lionel Messi , Dolores Aveiro , Rio Ferdinand , David Morrissey
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The film may be flawed, but its message is not.
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Having just watched de la Iglesia's Messi documentary, I thought of going all in and looking at Ronaldo's as well. And although this one tries so hard that it frequently seems inauthentic, at least it provides direct feedback from the horse's mouth: there are no doubts about what Ronaldo feels and believes - but only concerning carefully selected themes that build up his persona.The film follows the Real Madrid star for parts of the 2014 season, in between his two Ballon d'Or wins. Given that it was one of the most successful years any player has ever had in club football, the timing is just right for Ronaldo. We get a glimpse into his past, his circle of friends, his family, the relationship with his son, the ambitions driving his career. It is a competent, well structured documentary, even if it fails to inspire. That's already more than can be said about the Messi docu - both released in a (suspiciously) narrow time frame between each other.Ronaldo's directorial control over the final output here feels heavy handed. His story, like most rags to riches stories, lends itself to dramatization, but without a wide-angled perspective from a neutral third party, much of this comes across as a vain attempt of self- aggrandizement. The absolute low is probably the World Cup episode, where claims like "I'd feel better if we had three Cristiano Ronaldo's" surface, all the while justifying the team's failure with Ronaldo's injury. The good thing is that the more you want to control something, the less you actually manage to control it, because the orchestration required to do so renders you myopic to the meaning of what you are putting out there. It takes a very talented filmmaker to run such a tight ship in an artistic fashion.What I do appreciate is the no-crap attitude towards how important his goals are for him. Sure, one can always judge it and dislike such a cynical approach towards achieving something for one's own sake, but you can't ignore the success story and the reality that magnanimity isn't objective. A 360 approach to the professionals around Ronaldo would have made for an interesting case study in an ideal world, but the odds of acquiring something authentic would be very low at the curated pinnacle of the football world. This is the paradox: while the movie feels directed, the amount of direction is a means of characterization. And this will always trump reconstructions and a lot of the time it will be superior to third party fables about the man. The superstar cult lives and breathes here. So for all it's worth, Ronaldo's docu tells a story about him. Also, we actually see original Messi footage in it, something "his" own documentary fails to include.
"NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" Those are the words from Jorge Mendes,Cristiano Ronaldo's manager.First of all, this is recommended for all CR7 lovers and for all people who judge CRISTIANO RONALDO because of his behavior,arrogance and they don't really know him!This is true story about his life,how he struggled to become what he is NOW!He lived in poverty, with his three siblings,and parents.He rose above that and became WORLDS BEST FOOTBALL PLAYER, with unique style of football, amazing work regime, attitude towards football.Words like losing,quitting do not exist in his head or his vocabulary,to him "ITS ALL ABOUT WINING, SIMPLE AS THAT"!!!HE despises alcohol because that is the reason for his fathers death!To him the most importance thing is family and friends and of course his son Cristiano Junior.So"NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE"SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!
You may call him arrogant, a person with a huge ego but in reality he has a humble heart. Ronaldo covers almost all of the phases of his life, his journey, his achievements, his personal life and his deep passion for football. It gives us a glimpse of how Cristiano Ronaldo is off the pitch and both on the pitch rather than what media tries to show us. He is loved throughout the world and hated as well. Cristiano Ronaldo himself tells us about the all the hardships he faced and how many sacrifices he has made to be able to become what he is now. His family, especially his mother played a huge role in his success and the movie clearly shows how she enjoys his son getting the recognition that he deserves. Another star in the movie is Cristiano Jr. He is been the most important part of Ronaldo's life. The movie shows the great bond they both have and how his presence has turned Cristiano Ronaldo into a more mature man. Messi who has been an integral part of his football career since his move to Real Madrid with constant comparisons of who's better, can be seen during many parts of the film and it depicts their professional relationship and how the rivalry has influenced Cristiano in his professional career.Ronaldo gives us a great insight in both the personal and professional life of Cristiano Ronaldo. Combined with great soundtrack and various inside footage, the movie shows us who Cristiano Ronaldo really is, not what he is shown in the media. If you have followed Cristiano Ronaldo,whether you hate him or love him, this movie will certainly change your mind about him. A kid from the small island of Madeira to become the best player in the world, the message the movie tries to give is that "Nothing is impossible!"
This is one of the finest movie you'll ever watch. Know life the best footballer in this century. But movie is still incomplete in my opinion. His career should be mentioned more. Everything about Ronaldo is mentioned, his rivalry, his action, his emotion, his family,etc. You guys wont be disappointed though watching this movie. Worth to watch. If someone out there not fan of this guy, please watch this movie. Ull get life of Messi too.Also being greatest fan of Ronaldo, i want to congratulate him giving hit biographical movie in 2015. Love you Ronaldo, my unmet brother till date. PS: i love your stance bro in free kick.