Monday, June 24, 2024

I don't think I've talked about it—because I can't.

Beckham — 3.5/5

It's the best kind of Wikipedia documentary, buffered on all sides by the incredible ease and charm of its subjects. Victoria and David Beckham are who they are, which is seemingly who they've always been. They popped into the world fully formed. In its "...and this happened, and then this happened..." style, it gives me great context for this man and this couple who I completely missed out on, and gives me a great deal more respect for him as a great player. He was very good!! They are very endearing!! But as the final episode comes around, it's clear that this is hagiography and only good things will be said here. And so with that realization, the realization that we never really learn anything deeper about them. We don't really understand the drive, or the love between them. It's just there, like it always has been. It could be it's just that simple!! But, you know me—I demand more.

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