The Class of '92

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I suppose this contains spoilers but if you're a United fan and don't know what this is about you should hang your head in shame :D Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Gary Neville and Phil Neville The Boss got rid of a few big stars like Mark Hughes, Andrei Kanchelskis and Paul Ince because they thought they were bigger than the club - Paul Parker retired through injury - they were replaced by a bunch of kids even most United fans had never heard of Probably the greatest bunch of footballers ever to come through at one time at any club - documentary shows how down to earth they still are even after earning millions and how much they have remained friends - highlights the early days when Hansen said "You'll never win anything with kids"(we won the double that year) to the 1998/99 season when we won the treble against all the odds - from the Great Dane's penalty save to Giggsy's goal in the semi-final replay of the FA Cup when we were down to 10 men, the last league game of the season v Spurs when we went 1-0 down and nothing seemed to go right and the comeback to win 2-1 to clinch the Premier title, the FA Cup final victory against Toon when we lost inspirational captain Keano after 20 minutes (and won 2-0) and the incredible night in Barcelona when we were 1-0 to Bayern until the 92nd minute - by the 94th we were 2-1 up Had me blubbing like a little girl when Ole poked in that 2nd v Bayern (then and now) - great times - great memories - great players :) Thank you lads :)

as a Liverpool fan I still struggle to re-live that FA cup defeat, back in '99. But this is an amazing story of sport. Very well told, filmed and directed. 6 kids with whom 'you cannot win anything' ended up winning, yes, everything. Funny, moving, entertaining. You get to know a lot about the character of the players portrayed (especially the ones who kept a lower profile than others. And a very good insight on Fergie's United. You may love or hate him, but when it came to managing a football club you'll struggle to find many more on the same level as the Scot. One point deducted, so 9 instead of 10 for the bits with Tony Blair. But that's me, not being able to listen to the sound of his voice. Perfect otherwise

A wonderful and astonishing account of six young boys who worked through the youth team into the most successful English club in recent times by winning the treble. Poignant, moving and inspirational. The success of Manchester United in 1992 somehow expelling the ghosts of the tragc loss in the Munich accident of 1958. Sadly the cast was inexplicably misguided by including Tony Blair, several times as a commentator. Perhaps the equivalent of putting marmite on ice cream or Trump as a guest on Match of the Day. It's a serious stretch of the imagination to assume his presence would enhance the production. To include such an unsavoury choice of character is bonkers. Otherwise and highly inspirational watch.

The Class of 92 tells the story of 6 Manchester United players who all came through the academy system and went on to achieve great success, winning the treble in 99 being the highest point. The 6 players were David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers, Gary & Phil. All of them have now retired (some of them were in their final years at the time of filming) so it was time to look back on their achievements. Whether you love or hate Manchester United, you would struggle to find anyone who doesn't admire what they have done. I am an Arsenal fan so obviously watching this documentary bought back some horrible memories of Bergkamp missing his penalty in the FA Cup semi final but looking back now I have the utmost respect for what they done at the time. It also made me feel nostalgic about the old rivalry between Arsenal & Manchester United. All of the players came across well in the documentary and you could tell that they were just normal blokes living the dream. Paul Scholes & Nicky Butt were particularly interesting as during their playing careers we never really knew much about them off the pitch. David Beckham is of course a global superstar who is known for other things but he came across as a very humble guy, as did Ryan Giggs who undoubtedly achieved the most success as a player at Manchester United. The Neville brothers were full of grit and determination as well, they wasn't the most talented of the bunch but their love for the game kept them going to the highest level. Both of them are now pundits and Gary in particular is very informative when talking about the game. Overall I feel the documentary was a good insight although it perhaps came a little too soon. It may have worked better to look back once another 10 or so years had passed. I liked how we was snippets from the other youth team members but the input from Tony Blair seemed pretty irrelevant. I also feel the documentary could have been done in more detail, for those of you who are not football fans you may get a little lost when they jump through various timezones and start talking. I also think it would've been interesting if they had also talked about their careers after Manchester United (as 3 of them did move on to other clubs) and also maybe some more input from other team members such as Roy Keane etc. An interesting watch never the less. A documentary that all football and sport fans should watch and admire.

I started watching this with anticipation. This was a great opportunity for the world to see the incredible process of how a bunch of talented footballers became part of a fantastic football team, who achieved amazing sporting heights. It began quite promisingly with good input from their youth team coach Eric Harrison and interviews with the players themselves. Unfortunately, this is the best part of the film/documentary, and it descends into a strange mixture of self-indulgence and laziness on the part of the producer. Little input is provided by other footballers. Eric Cantona and Zinadine Zidane are the only players to contribute. I understand the producer want to set the scene for Manchester during the Nineties, but the repeated, and pointless, interviews with Tony Blair and Mani left me cringing at the screen, and this went on for way too long. The history of Manchester United is very briefly looked at through the eyes of Gary Neville, who, not surprisingly, is the most articulate of the ex-players. The whole film felt like one big interview with a few clips thrown in for substance. There was very little mention of how this team dominated English football during this period, very often making late wins, grinding out those important points, or surging to cup victories. Little appreciation is shown to the other players in the team, who helped United to their amazing treble winning season. This may be why there is no interviews with these footballers, coaching staff or management who worked with the "class of 92" players. Credit to Ryan Giggs, Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and David Beckham for doing their best to make this remotely interesting. It was nice to hear them tell us what we already knew, that they are mates, who have been part of an amazing time at Manchester United's success. For the avid Manchester United fan, I guess what happens at the club, stays at the club, because there is no juicy insider information to give the viewer. Is it a biopic, that only looks at a small part of people's lives, or a documentary charting the success of 6 footballers? This film fails to deliver on both accounts!

The setup: The Class of 92, a cinematic documentary detailing the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United footballers (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph, and will dramatically interweave and mirror the highs and lows of its football odyssey with the immense social and cultural changes taking place in Britain at the time. The verdict: Quality work that draws you in and doesn't let you go. I suggest this movie to everyone. Seven out of ten.

The best thing I have ever watched, better than shawashank redemption in my opinion, just because of the emotion the viewer feels although I probably felt it more than a casual viewer as I am a united fan. But overall a great documentary film. As good as senna but for me it stirs more emotion. The football footage is mixed well with the players talking between themselves and one on one interviews. Drama is built up well with music as well as well chosen clips of game footage. The soundtrack is available on itunes and the music used is great and it's well worth watching the credits just to hear 'change in the air' by jake bugg a song only released as a bonus track in japan I think but is now available in the UK on this film soundtrack.

This is a remarkable film. It is a revealing insight into a time which is embedded into the cultural psyche of any football fan or indeed, any sports fan. Of course, if one is a Man Utd fan (like myself) it is an absolute treat! I defy any Utd fan not to get a lump in their throat as they relive Beckham's wonder goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon, or Giggs' gravity-defying dribble and match-winner against Arsenal in the the semi-final replay of '99, or Ole Gunnar Solskjær's toe-poked winner against Bayern Munich in the epic Champions League final of '99. It's not just a catalogue of footballing highlights however. It gives a real insight into the mindset and environment these working-class, soon-to-be superstars were nurtured in. I know all film-making is manipulation, clever editing and good story-telling, but it is difficult to believe that the relaxed, raw and even hilarious anecdotal banter between the now legendary players, is anything other than genuine, transparent, respect and admiration for each other. The blend of talent, ability, dedication, character, camaraderie and ultimate history-making achievement between these young footballers is like a far-fetched story from a kids' football magazine. Yet it is all true. I firmly believe that the current infrastructure of football doesn't permit this kind of situation from ever occurring again. We live in a different world now. As a side-note, the current under-performing Man Utd team (and manager) should watch this together to remember the amazing legacy they are trying to preserve.

Football documentary following the fortunes of six Manchester United players and how they became legends at the club. I'm not a Manchester United fan but this is an enjoyable and well put together film that shows the camaraderie and passion these young men had as they became global names within the game. There is a lack of footage at times and I would have preferred to know more like when Beckham left for Real Madrid and the dynamics within the dressing with new players arriving but the six players come across well and have some entertaining and interesting anecdotes especially about "that night in Barcelona". The inclusion of Clive Tyldesley adding commentary to a few clips wasn't necessary and neither is Tony Blair's input but Danny Boyle and Mani give good accounts.