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Invincible
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MPAA RATING: PG for sports action and some mild language
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway, Michael Rispoli, Kirk Acevedo, Dov Davidoff, and Michael Kelly
Invincible is inspired by the true story of Vince Papale (Wahlberg), a man with nothing to lose who ignore the staggering odds and made his dream come true. (Disney)
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: | Brad Gann |
| DIRECTED BY: | Ericson Core |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 19, 2006 Theatrical: August 25, 2006 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 106 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.9 (out of 10) based on 54 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jack B. gave it an8:
This movie was never going to be some Oscar winning, incredibly original and innovative piece of art but it is certainly entertaining. Not being into American Football i didn't know much about the character but saw a trailer and thought it was worth a watch. It certainly was, Wharlberg played the role well and it was just well made overall. Its true the plot has been done before, man has dream, over comes obstacles, theres a girl, doubts self then gets there in the end...but who doesn't love a story where the underdog wins? To those of you who claim bits are stolen from Rocky...Rocky is fiction, this is based on reality, not all that concretely but its accurate enough. To summarise, good film, good feel good factor, certainly one of the better ones in the genre.
Joe O. gave it a10:
I am a football fan and a fan of life. I loved the movie even though it could have been a little closer to how it really happened. Great movie Great Story!!
Steve K. gave it a7:
Wow, Mark B. on the scout team really has to lighten up. When you watch a movie like this, you know what you are going to get, and for what it is, it is very good. Quit projecting your issues with other movies on this one. If you are not completely jaded and cynical, you can actually enjoy this movie. My one complaint is that Vince is actually a lot more charismatic in real life than the Mark Wahlberg vesion. Watch the featurette in the DVD about the real Vince Pampale and you can tell that this guy has a transcendent lust for life and he relished every minute of his opportunity to be an Iggle. Mark Wahlberg kinda scowls his way through this movie, and it woulda been nice to have a charcater actually enjoy the journey a little bit while it is happening instead of being the kinda "ah shucks, this really isn't going to work out" character that we see. Still though, if you like the feel-good Remember the Titans kinda movies. This one is extremely enjoyable and considerably less corny than Titans.
Noemi M. gave it a10:
My husband and I enjoy it so much, for us this is an excellent movie its help you to realize that people mostly spect lest from theirselves when it should be the contrary, people should figth for their dreams and try to make them come true.
Teri A. gave it a10:
I am sorry for all those who didn't like the movie, but I absolutely loved it. I am not even a football fan. But I felt it showed all the things he must of felt and gone through. It even gave me the strength to go on- And even today-Vince seems down to earth and full of spirit . Iam sure you parents are so proud of you and your family- I absolutely loved the film and even though it does resemble the Rocky films. Perhaps Stallone got the idea from The Vince Papali Story, NOT the other way around as one of your readers suggest. Thanks Vince for sharing your life with the rest of us.
Amber V. gave it a10:
This was an awesome movie. I'm writing a paper on it and the more I learn about the real Vince Papale the more I like it.
Shannon P. gave it a4:
This movie has decent acting, casting, cinematography, and accurately recreates the feel of the mid-70's. Unfortunately, all that can’t save a cliche infected script with some comically artificial dialog. This is a made for ESPN script all the way. Someone was counting on the fact that the homeboys are too downhome to realize it doesn't sound a thing like them. Based on some of the reviews, I say that was a safe bet.

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