Pete’s Film Club: Golden Shoes

In this episode, the hosts of Pete's Film Club discuss the indie football film 'Golden Shoes,' released in 2015. The film's tagline, 'The Greatest Goal is Believing,' sets up what turns out to be a predictable and poorly executed narrative revolving around a young boy, Christian, aspiring to play soccer while dealing with his father's absence in the military. The hosts critique its low-budget production, pointing out that it feels more like a college film rather than a feature production. The inclusion of notable actors like Eric Roberts and John Rhys-Davis is seen as an ironic highlight, as their performances can’t salvage the weak script and soap-like dialogue.

The plot is filled with clichés, including magical shoes that supposedly enhance Christian's football skills but serve little purpose in terms of meaningful character growth. The hosts highlight the lack of character development, noting that viewers quickly lose interest as the storyline unfolds without any real tension or depth.

Ultimately, while there are moments of humor, particularly in the odd behavior of Eric Roberts’ character, the consensus among the hosts is that “Golden Shoes” is a misguided attempt at inspirational storytelling that fails on multiple levels. They conclude the podcast by humorously rating the film slightly above zero while expressing gratitude for the joyfully absurd nature of the experience.