After an Oscar win for Jojo Rabbit and another dalliance with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Taika Waititi is back with a film that attempts to capture the essence of a feel-good sports drama but ultimately falls short of its goal. Despite the potential for a compelling narrative, the heartfelt but flawed and messy Next Goal Wins is marred by weak character development, predictable storytelling, and a lack of emotional depth. Based on the true story of the American Samoa soccer team, who are infamous for suffering the worst defeat in...