One Night in Istanbul (2014)
Two down on their luck Liverpool cabbies, Tommy and Gerry, strike an unusual deal with a local gangster to take their sons on a trip of a lifetime, to watch their beloved football team play in the European Cup Final in Istanbul. Hoping to use the trip as a chance to bond with their sons, big trouble awaits them in the form of a sexy hotel chambermaid, two ruthless crooks on a mission and a bag of counterfeit cash. It is 3-0 down at half time and things could not be more desperate both on and off the pitch. Stevie G and the boys in red are trying to launch the most amazing football comeback in history, and Tommy is in deep water, being held hostage. With the clock ticking and time running out, a miracle is needed fast. In the end a bit of faith, and Gerry’s lucky underpants may be the only thing that can get them and the cup back home in one piece.
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Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.
Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.
Great fun, film about some mad Reds who don't get to see the game. Whole family had a ball watching it. Took me back to the greatest final I've ever seen. Hilarious moments, and a great theme song.Paul Barber is one funny fella.
That magical night in Istanbul (Trademark-Clive Tyldesley) has now inspired two films relating to Liverpool's fifth European Cup win.This is the second one. As a Liverpool supporter and being charitable I still have to admit it is not a good film but worth watching for Samantha Womack's Scouse accent and relive the events of the 2005 Champions League cup final.Two cab drivers Tommy (Steve Waddington) and Gerry (Paul Barber) try to connect with their sons and embark to see the Champions league cup final in Istanbul. However they do a deal with a local gangster to raise finances and when they arrive in Istanbul they fall foul with some gangsters over there as well.It all means that they might not actually get to see the match but still discover that Liverpool were 3-0 down in the first fifteen minutes of the match before the Gerrard inspired comeback in the second half.The plot is not much, the comedy is not great and some of the Scouse accents are dodgy. There are a few cameos and you get to see footage of the match which is a bonus.
This is simply an amazing movie. I loved every minute of it.Story of Four Liverpool Football fans and their Journey to see Liverpool FC at the European Cup final in Istanbul 2005. I am going to suggest Specially to all Liverpool FC Fans watch it but don't keep your expectations too high. This is a funny and charming comedy.The Movie Remind us that Great Night at Istanbul 2005. Truly funny and full of Joy and happiness. Very good football feature of the year. Also Nice to see Some of our Liverpool Legends in the movie too. For people with normal expectations, its a good movie and you will enjoy it and you can watch it with your family too. I am giving it one extra star because I am Liverpool fan too. I loved it and I think you will too. Liverpool fan or not!
Hilariously funny had me in tears of laughter Would recommend this film to anyone even if your not a football fan (as I am not) Cast was really well picked story line was brilliant The cross over from a play to a movie worked really well A must see movie This will appeal to young and old Family friendly story line 10/10 casting 10/10 Value for money 10/10 The underpants bit among others was excellent, Paul Barbar was great look out for the former football stars, there are some magical moments in this movie where I was like WOW that really happened. please go see this movie it will be a wise choice to spend a tenner, brilliant brilliant brilliant