"Invincible" *** (out of four): Yes, they've made this underdog-gets-a-shot-at-the-pros sports movie about a hundred times, but when it's done well (as it is here), it still works.
“Invincible”, the true story of Vince Papale, the 30 year-old substitute teacher and bartender from South Philadelphia who in the mid-70s is picked to play for his beloved hometown Eagles, is ripped straight from the Disney, feel-good, underdog sports movie playbook. And as such, it can take its place along side “Remember the Titans”, “The Rookie” and to a lesser extent “Miracle”. Yes, they’ve made this movie about a hundred times, but when it’s done well (as it is here), it still works.
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I happen to love these sports flix, and this one is great! Mark Wahlberg was fantastic as the guy trying to keep everything together and make his community proud and I also thought Greg Kinnear did a good job as Dick Vermeil. Fun movie and I am so glad I saw it.
I happen to love these sports flix, and this one is great! Mark Wahlberg was fantastic as the guy trying to keep everything together and make his community proud and I also thought Greg Kinnear did a good job as Dick Vermeil. Fun movie and I am so glad I saw it.
"To a lesser extent Miracle???" "Lesser extent?" Have you gone mad? Putting "Miracle" behind "The Rookie" is like putting "Caddyshack" behind "Happy Gilmore!"
Please watch Miracle again, and this time, skip whatever mickey in your drink you consumed when you watched it the first time.
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