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| Great Underdog Story! (by jenld1029) |
| Not just for Philadelphia Eagles fans, but for all sports fans who love a great underdog story. Watching this film, I was transported back to the gritty streets of South Philly in 1976, watching the impossible dream unfold for a guy down on his luck, but determined to change his life with his love for football -- and for his favorite team, the Eagles. Mark Wahlberg did an excellent job playing the improbable hero Vince Papale. The supporting cast is also very good, with a great turn by Elizabeth Banks, who believes in Vince's dream of making it in the NFL. It shows that with hard work and <more> |
| One of the best stories of the year (by bedwar2) |
| I was very pleasantly surprised as to how good this movie was. I haven't seen a movie this good all year. It is a great story not only about Vince Papale but also Dick Vermeil's first season as coach in Philly. Growing up in South Jersey and seeing many Eagles games as a kid, Disney did an excellent job making you feel like you were in Veteran's Stadium in the mid-70's. The stadium announcer even sounded identical to the one at the old Vet. This is a story line every bit as good as Rudy and in my opinion, better. The shots of the city of Philadelphia are good. You will not be <more> |
| Such a great film (by pjh0704) |
| I gave this film a 10 rating which is highly unusual for me. But, upon reflection, I could find NOTHING wrong with it. The actors are perfectly cast. The musical score is great at transporting you back to the day. The scripting is wonderfully low-key and seemingly true to life. There is no overwhelming sentimentality, yet there is also no unnecessary violence or foul language. In short, it's perfect.Wahlberg can consider this one of his shining moments. As can the rest of the cast. I'm not even a football fan. But, after reading strong reviews, especially about Wahlberg's <more> |
| Invincible (by ladybirdof3) |
| I saw this movie at a sneak peak. I screen all PG-13 movies before my children are able to see them. This one is rated PG-13 for the football "violence." The football scenes were so intense, I cringed at how painful they looked. I loved the fact where they just show the hum-drum of everyday life without trying to make everything appear beautiful. They background of South Philly portrayed was wonderful. Mark Walburg did a marvelous job as Vince Papale. To Kevin Conway who portrayed Frank Papale, WOW!!!! You sure can make a girl cry. The remaining cast were perfect in all their roles. <more> |
| Barely flawed but thoroughly enjoyed (by Phillycursed86) |
| well in all honesty i wasn't sure whether I'd go to see this cause I've been apprehensive about seeing Disney films over the last couple yrs. sans- pirates of the Caribbean . When I heard the story of Vince though before the movie I thought, what the hell. This movie felt as though it was based so much more on the environment than it was about the man. Vince Papale symbolized the spirit of 1 city better than any person I remember ever hearing of and that includes Rocky and Rudy. The only thing I have to ask and maybe this is because of my lack of age 20 yrs. old thank you but <more> |
| 21st Century Inspiration (by gregster68) |
| This movie truly captures the passion, and the real love/hate relationship that Philadelphians have for the Eagles, and that if you work hard enough you can make your dreams come true. Even though this movie was filmed at Franklin Field at the University of Penn, the Vet did not have bench seats, nor a track which can be seen in certain parts of the movie the producers did a great job of recreating the true atmosphere of an Eagles game. Even my non-football loving daughter liked this movie. For Eagles fans this is a must see. For everyone else, if you want to see a movie where the little <more> |
| Quality film making from Disney (by mrcaw1) |
| Really enjoyed this film. Went with my almost 13 year old son who is just starting his first participation in organized football in school and I think the film really inspired him.No the film does not focus on the Eagles professional sports organization. So if you're looking for a film that does that, you're probably going to be disappointed.The film focuses on our hero and to a large degree his neighborhood friends and what it was like for a 30 year old bartender who only played organized football in high school and how he showed up one Saturday at an unprecedented open try out for a <more> |
| Support the underdog, after the movie you will smile! (by blanbrn) |
| After just seeing "Invincible" I must say thumbs up! Way to go that finally after 30 years this true story is brought to the big screen. Call me bias or partial because I'm an Eagles fan, but the story of any underdog making an NFL team makes you happy. 30 year old bartender and part-time school teacher Vince Papale who finds life a struggle from his wife leaving him, to problems paying his bills he finds only one hope that is to escape thru his love and passion for the Eagles. Papale a season ticket holder and sandlot football star decides to give himself a shot at a better <more> |
| Good Story telling, brings back memories (by foolishewe) |
| I just came from and advanced screening tonight and it was an entertaining feel-good movie. The movie is based on a true "local guy makes good" story, and quite entertaining although after searching online for Papale, it appears that they may have taken a bit of dramatic license with some of the details . The story telling and acting were good. I think Kinnear's presentation of Dick Vermeil I remember seeing Vermeil on the local T.V. a lot back then was outstanding. Mark Wahlberg gave a credible performance as a determined underdog here, he seems to be maturing as an actor, <more> |