Looking for Eric

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

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Éric Cantona and Steve Evets in Looking for Eric (2009)

Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis, receives some life coaching from Eric Cantona, the famously philosophical footballer.

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Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Éric Cantona.Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Éric Cantona.Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Éric Cantona.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

18K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations

Trivia
When Spleen asked who's scored after he left the bar, the television on the bar showed Paul Scholes who scored the only goal in that game. It was a real game between Manchester United and Barcelona, the second leg of the champion's league semi final in 2008. Scholes's goal was the only one of either leg and sent United through to the final, where they defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the competition.

Goofs
On the bus going to the raid, the clock reports 12:12. Then, the camera goes on the passengers. When back on the bus clock, it reports 12:38.

Quotes
Eric: I am not a man... I am Cantona.

Crazy credits
Credits include footage of the press conference where Eric Cantona gives his famous "seagulls" quote.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2009 (2009)

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Review

Featured review

8/10

The legend of Cantona now lives on through the movies.Wonderful.

Being an armchair Manchester United fan now for almost 20 years i had a lot of interest in seeing Ken Loachs' film when i first got wind of it.The presence of Eric Cantona still looms large over Old Trafford and indeed fans still sing his name to this day.In a way,watching Looking For Eric made me fall in love with Cantona and Manchester United all over again. This film does what all good fantasy films should do , it makes you feel good. We start the film with our central character in the depths of unhapiness and witness a transformation,thanks to life coaching by Eric Cantona (watch out Paul McKenna) . Cantona is a man with undeniable presence.Those who might sneer and scoff at his attempts to break in to the film world will be made to eat their words as Cantona brings every ounce of mysticism and humanity to his performance. It's true that it pays to know about Cantona and the impression he made upon the English game of football. In all the years since he has left the game, no one has quite replicated what he achieved. He will be remembered by Manchester United fans alongside greats like Best and Charlton and now also by movie fans for a touching and memorable performance in a film that deserves high praise.