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‘Summer of ’94’ Review: The 1994 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team Gets a Rousing Underdog Documentary Tribute
- The film chronicles Bora Milutinović’s role in shaping the U.S. team ahead of the 1994 World Cup.
- Two-year residency training camp in Orange County aimed to narrow 40 players to 22.
- The documentary relies heavily on individual interviews over in-room group dynamics.
- Accompanied by nostalgic 80s and 90s hits to heighten the film’s spirit.
- The review compares Summer of '94 to other sports documentaries while noting its solid execution.
- The film’s lead-up focus sets the stage for the World Cup 1994 storyline.
- The documentary is described as a rousing, if by-the-numbers, underdog saga.
- The film acknowledges the era’s lack of a strong domestic league but highlights progress since.
- The THR review positions the documentary as a companion to the broader history of American soccer.
- The piece notes the film’s close ties to contemporary World Cup 2026 anticipation.
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