Pelé

Good movie but not of the magnitude of what pelé meant for football or to the Brazilian people. Pelé was our idol, he made us love the game, turning us into the country of football. He brought the "jogo bonito"(which I think the documentary did wrong on not giving it the deserved importance) the style the brazilian national team played in the sixties that charmed the world and influences our style of play untill today.

The choice to bring the dictatorship period in brazil was very good to bring the context of what the people here were going through. Although it could've come out more connected with the storyline and to how Brazilians saw pelé as a hero who could bring joy during those rough times and how he could even unite the people for celebration of football.

This is a thorough and straightforward documentary about the most famous futball player of his time; Pelé. It started at highlighting his talent before he ever played professionally through how he became a national hero. It showed key games and plays as well as the three World Cups he helped his Brazilian team to win. It touched on him being used politically and how he was not outspoken about Brazil's time under dictatorship as he too had fears about speaking against the forceful governmental rule. But it did highlight how a winning futball team can unite a country better than any politician. This is competently done and you even get to hear from Pelé himself who now walks with a walker.

Another documentary trying to manipulate the public , talking about politic. Journalists and even a former President talking all the time about dictatorship! How many times this word was repeatedly told. What was about the documentary? I give a 4

A really captivating watch. Great mix of archive footage and interview material to create one of the best football documentaries I've seen.

I liked it was not only about football, it was about politics and the importance of football in Brazil. It's a great way to create conflict but also tension in the story.

I learnt a lot about Pelé but I wish there was more to learn about him as a person. I feel the documentary did not take a inside view of Pelé, but rather looking from the outside. It was more about the impact of Pelé in most cases which of course needs to be included.

I've seen some other football documentaries and this one is by far the best one I've seen.

A documentary that features a well-crafted narration, providing solid arguments, attractive images, key events in Brazil, and the importance of a player who became the king of football.

"Pelé" is an entertaining proposal that meets expectations, it's not excellent, but it does have great merit due to its execution. A documentary about one of the best football players who had a remarkable story at different stages of his life. However, directors Ben Nicholas and David Tryhorn did a formidable job, providing a unique experience for football fans in general. The way they approached many of the interviews I liked, as they sometimes played with the contrast of light and shadow.

This documentary film has a good pace, providing essential information from Pelé's beginnings and how he evolved over the years. Additionally, it emphasizes many important reflective messages that can easily be highlighted, such as: respect, talent, sacrifices, humility, the limits of the human body, hope in the midst of circumstances, the social impact that football promotes, the rise of fame, and the consequences of politics.

The Brazilian's personality is spot on at many moments, the approach of how to remain in a neutral state with the environment, politics, governments, society, feelings, friendships, and family is brilliant. The video archives are incredible.

How Pelé played back in those days. The only player to win three World Cups despite both physical and mental adversities. An example of a person who seeks to do good with their talent and bring joy to an entire nation.