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Drama based on a true story. Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) is an ordinary guy who, against extraordinary odds, gets a one-in-a-gazillion shot at living every sports fan's wildest fantasy. Like the city he lives in and his beloved hometown NFL team, the down-and-out Vince has seen better days. But then the Philadelphia Eagles' new coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) calls an unprecedented open tryout, and the 30-year-old bartender who never played college ball makes the cut. Now Vince needs every bit of his gritty, never-say-die attitude and enormous heart to survive in the high-stakes world of professional football.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's 1974, and the men in Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg)'s neighborhood are having a tough time. They're either laid off like him or on strike. They do still have each other, though. They love their backlot football games, meeting at the tavern, and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles, who have also had a lot of bad luck. A new coach (Greg Kinnear) comes to the Eagles and holds an open try-out. Anyone can come down and try for a place on the team. His pals urge 30-year old Vince to go, and the rest, as they say, is history.
I'm not much of a football fan, but I did like this movie. It's a Disney movie so there's nothing off-color, and it's all about trying your best, sticking together, and having a good heart. The cast is excellent and the script really held my interest. There is a lot of hard-hitting (American) football action that should please fans. I liked that we got to know and care about Vince and his friends and their gritty neighbourhood seemed real. A very muddy football game filmed in slow-motion is especially good. Not only is this a good story, it's a true story, with a winning combination of action and emotion.
I'm not much of a football fan, but I did like this movie. It's a Disney movie so there's nothing off-color, and it's all about trying your best, sticking together, and having a good heart. The cast is excellent and the script really held my interest. There is a lot of hard-hitting (American) football action that should please fans. I liked that we got to know and care about Vince and his friends and their gritty neighbourhood seemed real. A very muddy football game filmed in slow-motion is especially good. Not only is this a good story, it's a true story, with a winning combination of action and emotion.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based on the true story of Vince Papale who made it into the NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles from open try outs.
The movie portrays his troubles and doubts as he struggles with what life throws at him, and the plight of the working man in a difficult time in America's industrial relations.
Probably one for the dedicated sports or American football fan, although my family watched this and quite enjoyed it, and they are not keen sports fans!
The movie portrays his troubles and doubts as he struggles with what life throws at him, and the plight of the working man in a difficult time in America's industrial relations.
Probably one for the dedicated sports or American football fan, although my family watched this and quite enjoyed it, and they are not keen sports fans!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Sam P
Format:DVD
Mark Wahlberg is on fine form in this likeable true story / sports movie about a bartender who got the opportunity to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. It's not overly cheesy like many sports movies and tries to play out more like Rocky than say Varsity Blues. So don't expect loads of pranks etc from the players, look more for a tale of one man struggling to fulfil his dreams and you won't be disappointed.
The closing credits even contains some actual footage of the real Vince Papale and the key game moments featured within the film.
The closing credits even contains some actual footage of the real Vince Papale and the key game moments featured within the film.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of money
The DVD took about 3 weeks to arrive and when i sat down to watch it i found it was in the wrong format (both discs). Read more
Published 2 months ago by andy brown
1.0 out of 5 stars
poor service
purchased invincible through amazon and it wont allow me to play the dvd due to it not having the right area code i have since looked on the website and it doesn't have anything on... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Grant
2.0 out of 5 stars
dvd price
I have not yet seen this film, but cameonline to purchase it for my hubby for xmas.
Could someone please explain to me why the dvd is so highly priced for a film that was... Read more
Could someone please explain to me why the dvd is so highly priced for a film that was... Read more
Published 18 months ago by KelGriff86
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great American football Movie
This is a great movie as you would expect from Disney.
Based on a true story it follows Vince Papale a normal guy who gets picked to play for the Philladelphia Eagles.
Based on a true story it follows Vince Papale a normal guy who gets picked to play for the Philladelphia Eagles.
Published 22 months ago by Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Brilliant!
Brilliant movie, great acting, very well writen, based on a true story and what a story, really grabs you. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2010 by VK
5.0 out of 5 stars
superb
what can you say a great film and a true story i really enjoyed this film it had a bit of everything and a feel good factor never giye up if your over 30 superb
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by the irons
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disneytainment
Invincible makes a good viewing if you happen to be in the Disney sappy mode. Together with Eight Below, Invincible will make anyone's night... Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by Steve Squire
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but could be better
A disney production of a "true story", a very much a "Rocky Balboa" story for american football.So if you like sport and like rocky films you will probably like this although like... Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by M. Mccormack
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best thing about this film is that it couldn't happen today
Based on the true story of how a regular guy (Vince Papale), struggling through the recession in 70's america, took the NFL by storm after being selected from open try outs with... Read more
Published on 22 May 2009 by Mr. Matthew Sheen
4.0 out of 5 stars
A pleasant surprise.
I should first declare that I am in the minority of the U.K. audience who is experienced at playing american football. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2009 by Prof TBun
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