Invincible
My Review:
I’m a sucker for true stories with happy endings. Disney does those well, and this one is no exception. Mark Wahlberg plays Vince Papale, a 30 year old bartender in 1976 Philadelphia who makes the Eagle’s football team on an open try out. It’s touch and go, but the coach, played by Greg Kinnear (busy guy these days!) gives him a shot because “he’s got heart.” It’s just what the team, and the city needs at this time. It’s like a real life “Rocky” story – you’ll smile, and cheer. Paige Turco (I remember her as “Lainie” from All My Children!) is beautiful as the coach’s wife. Elizabeth Banks is Janet, Giants fan and Vince’s love interest. Great for the whole family!
Invincible
- -Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time -- no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.
