The consensus at Rotten Tomatoes says it all: “Better than your average football pic, Damned United is carried by another star turn from Michael Sheen as Brian Clough.” Here are a few highlights of what the film critics had to say…
Clough is played by Michael Sheen, someone who can portray Kenneth Williams, Tony Blair and David Frost with effortless facility. He’s a talented footballer, too.
Michael Sheen, an actor who thrives when deciphering the riddles of the British psyche. Utilising his gift for both uncannily mimicking his target and weighing up their humanity, he never lets Clough feel absurd.
