: Describes it as an "amiable tongue-in-cheek venture" that uses supporting a hopeless football team (Manchester City at the time) as a metaphor for life's struggles.
: Highlights the "plucky performance" of newcomer Lewis McKenzie and the grit provided by seasoned actors like Robert Carlyle and Ray Winstone. There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
If you are looking for classic reviews from the film's release, these articles offer varied takes on its "magic realism" and sports-drama blend: : Describes it as an "amiable tongue-in-cheek venture"
: Views it as a "congenial but dramatically muddled" crowd-pleaser that relies heavily on its likable lead. There's Only One Jimmy Grimble