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A football fan tries to reconcile his obsessive love of the game with his job, his romantic relationships, and his life in general in this comedy/drama. Since he was a child in North London, Paul Ashworth (Colin Firth) has been a loyal fan of the Arsenal football team; he attended many a match with his father as a child, especially after his parents divorced, and Arsenal's annual season is one of the few emotional anchors in his life. Now in his mid-30s, Paul teaches English at a state-run school and has become involved with Sarah (Ruth Gemmell), a fellow member of the school staff. While she's pretty, bright, and in nearly all ways a good catch, Sarah doesn't care for football. This lack of interest unfortunately shows itself at a time when Arsenal seems poised to win their first championship in 18 years, and Paul hopes to buy a house near their stadium to make it easier to attend home games. When Sarah becomes pregnant and the long-term stability of their relationship becomes a crucial issue, she forces Paul to decide what he loves more: Sarah and their baby, or Arsenal? For Paul, the answer isn't as simple as one might imagine, as he weighs the joys and responsibilities of adulthood against the passionate enthusiasm that sustained him through his youth. Fever Pitch was based on the semi-autobiographical book by Nick Hornby, who has a cameo as a football coach. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Colin Firth - Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell - Sarah
Neil Pearson - Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne - Paul's Mum
Mark Strong - Steve

Soccer and love meet in the romantic comedy Fever Pitch. Trimark has done a fine job of making sure the 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is clean and free of most all defects and imperfections. Besides a small amount of edge enhancement, Fever Pitch sports solid black levels and detailed color schemes. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, both in English. The 5.1 mix on this disc utilizes a variety of Surround sounds, though they are usually limited to background music and a few scattered effects. The bulk of the soundtrack is free of excessive hiss or distortion. Also included on this DVD are English and Spanish subtitles. Unfortunately, the only extra feature for fans to watch is a full-frame theatrical trailer for the film. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide

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