Invincible (2006)
1h 45m | PG-13
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.
Director: Ericson Core
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Genre: Drama, History
Video: 720p
Cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Vince Papale
Greg Kinnear
as Dick Vermeil
Elizabeth Banks
as Janet Cantrell
Kevin Conway
as Frank Papale
Michael Rispoli
as Max Cantrell
Morgan Turner
as Susan Vermeil
Reviews
Missing an extra bit of punch, but <em>'Invincible'</em> is another strong sports drama from Disney. Mark Wahlberg is a great choice to play Vince Papale, who this film is based on. I enjoyed following his character's arc, it is a predictable one but it still produces a load of heart. Greg Kinnear (Dick Vermeil) and Elizabeth Banks (Janet) add a good amount with their supporting roles. I also like those who play Papale's friends, Michael Kelly being one. It takes the usual liberties with what actually happened in real life, but that's not important to me. All I care about is how the film comes out, and this produces a very enjoyable film. I'd recommend it.