Underdog Episodes

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! In today's episode, we're diving into the charming British coming-of-age comedy, The Bromley Boys (2018), directed by Steve M Kelly. This film offers a nostalgic look at football fandom in late 1960s Britain, capturing the highs and lows of supporting the underdog. Setting the Scene: A Teenage Obsession Set in the suburbs of London during the late 1960s, The Bromley Boys follows 15-year-old David "Dave" Roberts, portrayed by Brenock O'Connor. Dave becomes...

Today, we're lacing up our gloves and stepping into the ring with a real underdog story, Cinderella Man. Directed by Ron Howard, Cinderella Man takes us back to the Great Depression, where we meet James J. Braddock, a once-promising boxer forced into retirement after a string of losses. Played with a compelling blend of grit and vulnerability by Russell Crowe, Braddock struggles to support his family during these tough times. But as fate would have it, he gets a second chance – an opportunity to...