Really Bend It Like Beckham Reviews

• The Michael Jordan of Soccer teaches AND entertains

  
  By A3NF3MHQBVLYGV on 2005-03-24
  Two weeks ago when a co-worker from England overheard that I was looking for a video to help my son get better at soccer, he asked me if I wanted to teach him to "bend it like beckham"? I had to admit that I had no idea what he was talking about. Last week he brought a DVD called "Really Bend It Like Beckham" to me, and I still only thought he resembled some young actor I had seen on Entertainment Tonight. But this past weekend, my son and i sat down to watch it and were amazed. Sure, it was hard to get him to sit in one place and watch what probably sounded like a boring, one-hour coaching video, but once it began were we both enthralled. This is normally the kind of thing that I might put on, make sure he was watching, and do the crossword, but it was presented in such a fresh and fun way with cool, easy to follow technological effects, that I stuck around to watch the entire thing. It definitely renewed my son's interest in the sport (after a long spring of practices already) and even made me get excited about helping teach him (which is saying something). If nothing else, "Really Bend It Like Beckham" succeeds in entertaining while it teaches, unlike every other coaching video out there. From here on out, we (and I must admit, my wife too) are big-time Beckham fans.
  
  

• Really Bend It Like Beckham is really awesome!

  
  By A2GOFL7EFTRNLF on 2005-04-01
  Unlike most soccer skill and highlight programs which tend to be dry and boring, this DVD entertains as well as educates. It is truly unique and a must for anyone who wants to learn or loves soccer.
  
  The DVD is presented on 2 discs and features over 100 minutes of Beckham going over almost every skill imaginable, from beginner skills like passing and shooting to Beckham's bending free kicks. It teaches everyone from young kids to adults how to develop top-level player skills and the bonus disc gives the audience a rare look inside the life of arguably the most famous athlete in the world.
  
  Shot in high-definition using Matrix-like 360-degree multi-camera photography it will definitely entertain its audience, who is treated for the first time to an amazing analysis of Beckham's superior skills, both in real time and super slow motion.
  He takes a group of boys and girls of varying age through the extensive soccer drills and answers questions from them on everything from football to life on and off the field with Real Madrid, Victoria (Posh Spice) and his kids.
  
  Disc Two showcases highlights of Beckham career including his unbelievable goal from the half-way line and his last-second free kick goal that helped England qualify for the 2002 World Cup.
  A special feature for both youth and adult coaches is a unique printable version of the DVD-ROM coaching plan. The DVD also includes complete Spanish and French versions of the entire program, menus as well.
  
  David mentions in the program that making this DVD was a true labor of love for him and the finished product really reflect that.
  
  

• Great For Kids AND Parents

  
  By A16ZL2448JF2VY on 2005-04-13
  I got this DVD for my fiance's son, and he absolutely loved it. We watched it with him and we were entertained as much as he was. He immediately went outside and started practicing the instant he was done watching it. Almost everyday since he has been watching it and practicing. His skills and his excitement for the game have benefitted greatly from the DVD.
  
  We have bought other instructional videos on Soccer for him and honestly we usually find something else to do while he watches them, which isnt very long usually as he gets bored and his attention goes elsewhere. But with the multiple angles and slow motion and other special effects in this DVD not only is he glued to it, we find ourselves glued to it as well.
  
  If you are a parent of a soccer player, or know a child who plays soccer this is just an awesome gift for them. It will really help their game and keep them, and you entertained. Heck, even if you are just a Soccer fan or a fan of David Beckham, you would get a lot of value out of this DVD. The Soccer Matches that are included on disk two are a blast to watch as well.
  
  Avoid getting the Red Card and buy this dvd now!
  
  

• You can learn more than just how to bend it like Beckham

  
  By AH86D712DIS7V on 2005-05-04
  My kids really like this DVD. They are amazed at how cool the special effects are and for some reason that encourages them to practice more. It's not even soccer season for my 10 year old but he's watching this DVD so much he really wishes it was. He's watched it 4 times just this past weekend. I may have to buy him his own DVD player just to get mine back! haha Honestly though if you have kids who play soccer they will LOVE this DVD. Makes a great gift for parents of of other children who play soccer as well. I bought one for my sisters kids and now I'm their favorite uncle.. well for the time being anyway.
  
  

• great for parents

  
  By A3GERGRT0HZHRD on 2005-05-24
  I am the mother of 2 children who play youth soccer, and they love this DVD. It's really great because often times I would wish I could play with my kids but I am clueless about soccer skills, and watching this video has allowed me to understand the sport and work with my kids on their skills. It's a wonderful product, and David Beckham is not bad on the eyes either!
  
  
• Good for entry level players and coaches
  By A3P0GTZG0GNMRB on 2005-08-19
  This is a very good DVD for entry level players and coaches. It is simple to follow and has come simple drills...I gave it a 4 because I was hoping for some more advanced features that this is lacking...as a former D1 college player and now coaching I did not take away anything new from the DVD that I did not already know or see.
  
  
• HIghly polished waste of time
  By ABE9RKD02HNNT on 2005-11-26
  Beckham is one of the great soccer players of today and I was really looking forward to his hints on how to do things, especially since this is a 2 DVD package.
  
  I was most interested in the "banana kick" which is how most people call the kick that bends the ball around say an opposing "wall." Not here. Almost nothing is here except a lot of special effects, and "extras" like some shots of the face of the Great One looking worried as he gets ready to do a penalty kick. There is a little 20 minutes or so of a game of the Great One vs a bunch of young kids but nothing to learn there.
  
  The only saving grace of this is the points on "first touch" which are pretty good.
  
  There are a very few pointers for beginners on how to get past an opponent but nothing any 9 year old can't figure out for him/herself.
  
  So much sizzle, so little steak!
  
  
• Beckham rules
  By A200TCVEJ9Y13H on 2005-05-11
  I've been a very big fan of David Beckham for a very long time. I don't really play soccer, but this DVD had a lot of extras that I wanted to have on DVD. Well after watching the thing I really got a hinkering to actually play Soccer. I checked with my local parks and rec and found out there was a league for men ages 21-25 that was starting up in just a few weeks. So I said what the heck and joined! I have a feeling I'm really going to be bad, but at least I'll have this DVD as a secret weapon. I'm going to get some of my nephews over to watch it and help me practice. Anyway, I just wanted to point out that you don't need to be a kid or a parent to enjoy this DVD. Fans of David Beckham or any Soccer fan should get it. It has some great extras and it's very entertaining. And hey, it got me off the couch. That's a tough thing to do! :)
  
  
• Waste of money and time!
  By A2VXUFI5ZCN1ZM on 2006-07-02
  This is probably the worst soccer instructional DVD that I've ever seen (and I've watched quite a few). More time is spent on David talking about David than on instruction. Content is light and production is glitzy and distracting.
  
  
• Title misleading
  By A3J0A80HEBVD7D on 2005-09-22
  This is a skills tape designed primarily for children under the age of 14. It is advertized as something it is not. It does not show where he strikes the ball to bend it the way he does. In fact there is only one short segment on the taking of free kicks and how he does it. His personality and genuine interest in passing on his knowledge to a new generation is something the DVD accomplishes.
  
  

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