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Invincible |  | Director: Ericson Core
Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway, Michael Rispoli
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  111 reviews
Format: Widescreen, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: TM2628
UPC: 786936721027
EAN: 0786936721027
ASIN: B000J3OTT6
Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 2006
Release Date: December 19, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
When the coach of Vince 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. Certainly no one like Papale--a down-on-his-luck, 30 year-old, substitute teacher and part-time bartender who never even played college football. But against these odds, Papale made the team and soon found himself living every fan's fantasy--moving from his cheap seats in the upper deck to standing on the field as a professional football player.
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Walt Disney Pictures scored a surprise box-office hit with Invincible, and the movie deserved its good reviews as a fine example of how above-average writing, direction, and casting can turn formulaic material into something special. And make no mistake, this is a formulaic movie, with its real-life story embellished with Rocky-like enthusiasm, and lovingly crafted with the same quality of working-class humanism that made The Rookie a similarly popular Disney hit. This time, the inspirational true story is that of Vince Papale, a down-on-his-luck substitute teacher in Philadelphia (played by Mark Wahlberg in a nicely understated performance) who was 30 years old, out of work, abandoned by his wife, and biding time as a bartender when he answered an open call for tryouts on the Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team in 1976. Going with his gut instinct, new coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) rewards Papale's diligent efforts with a place on the team, and Invincible combines gridiron guts, low-key romance (as Papale meets his future wife-to-be, played by Elizabeth Banks) and blue-collar friendship in an underdog story that moves, with casual charm and abundant appeal, toward a rousing feel-good finish. Making good use of digital visual effects to recreate Philly's now-demolished Veterans Stadium, director Erickson Core (also serving as his own cinematographer) tackles this heartwarming assignment with intelligence and flair, spinning gold from what could have been just another routine sports movie. --Jeff Shannon
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When Rocky meets Rudy... May 1, 2010
Robert Schmidt (Honolulu, HI USA)
Underdog Rocky overcomes tremendous odds to become a champion prizefighter. Underdog Rudy fights through the odds to become a member of the Fighting Irish. And in Invincible, Vince Papale, a 30 year old bartender who has never played collegiate football, makes the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
And unlike Rocky Balboa, Rudy Ruettiger and Vince Papale are real people!
Invincible obviously is a romanticized version of Papale's life (played by (Mark Wahlberg). In realty, Papale played for the World Football League before it folded, so had professional football experience. But the movie uses the tension of Papale's personal life, the irritation of his teammates, the pressure on the coaching staff, and the rigors of the practice field to develop the story.
And it is an entertaining story!
 democratic movie February 14, 2010
R. Bagula (Lakeside, Ca United States)
Only a true masochist or someone with a low pain threshold
would take up the NFL at 30?
That he was successful is simply amazing.
My own point of view is he should have moved to Seattle
and got a job teaching there.
This is a good biographical football movie.
I really think that we should have a movie about someone like Benoit Mandelbrot
before a football player:
the result tends to give people a false world picture?
 Invincible January 16, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
When the coach of Vince 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. Certainly no one like Papale a down on his luck, 30 year old, substitute teacher and part-time bartender who never even played college football. But against these odds, Papale made the team and soon found himself living every fan's fantasy moving from his cheap seats in the upper deck to standing on the field as a professional football player. This movie is heartfelt and gratifying, exciting movie that, like its hero, has heart. Wahlberg plays his role very effectively in this movie. Do yourself and your family a favor, watch this movie.
Invincible December 19, 2009
LEndow (San Diego, CA)
The storyline was uplifting and the scenes took you back to those troubled times. Remembering that we got through difficult times before reminds us that we'll get through them again. This movie is a gem. Mark Walberg, as Vince Papale,reminds us that integrity, perseverance, and earnestness are qualities that strengthen us. We help ourselves when we support our family and friends (and community).
Great Price for a great movie! August 4, 2009
A. Cade Caton (Searcy, AR)
This movie is awesome! The acting is not the greatest, but the story makes up for it big time!
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