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Invincible

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Lifelong football fan Vince Papale sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team and, except for kickers, becomes the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played football in college.
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Critics Consensus

As simple and authentic as the gritty South Philly invirons in which it's set in, Invincible sends a uplifting and heartfelt message packed with an athletic enthusiasm that shouldn't be missed.

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Sight & Sound 09/28/2006
A film lacking Herzog's USP -- an ironic and regressive sense of the irreducible power of images -- 'Invincible' feels as though it has been devised by a scholar steeped in Herzog lore, but who at some crucial early stage mistook him for Istvan Szabo. Go to Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 09/16/2006
3/4
There's a sugar coating to the way Papale's story unfolds, but not so much that you'll spoil your dinner. Go to Full Review Bill Muller Arizona Republic 08/25/2006
2.5/5
Even Papale's most famous play, recovering a fumble to set up a touchdown, is embellished, as if Disney can't bear to stick with the facts. Go to Full Review Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly 03/29/2024
2/4
By the time Papale does make it the big game, it's as if the air goes out of the movie and all Core can do is punt. Go to Full Review Patrick Hicks Feelin' Film Podcast 09/25/2023
3/5
Even through the sepia-toned sanitization of the Disney production, you can't help but like and root for Vince Papale. His story gives the economically struggling city of Philadelphia and their Eagles what they needed at the right time: Hope. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 06/29/2020
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Keith B B @Okbullard Jan 21 This was such a great underdog feel good type film. It was even better since it was based on true events. It's definitely worth the watch. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Nov 6 One of the most inspirational and feel good movie you'll ever have the pleasure of watching! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 20 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Johnny S @RT22206511 Aug 12 not that great for a movie based on a true story See more Michael M @cosmac Jul 21 It's a feel good, underdog, struggles out of his quagmire, gets the girl, makes dad proud kinda movie, "loosely" based on a true story! You're cheering for the guy through the whole thing! I'm positive that most ended up googling Vince Papale if they didn't know his story before. On the same level as Rudy, it leaves you all warm and fuzzy, smiling and one of the very few movies that I enjoy watching more than a few times! One question, where do you find these supposed critics that feel the lighting wasn't right or the camera angle left them flummoxed.....pfft! See more Matt O @RT61675367 May 22 “Feel-Good Underdog Story That Delivers” – 4/5 Invincible is one of those sports movies that really makes you root for the underdog. Based on the true story of Vince Papale, it’s full of heart, grit, and inspiring moments that keep you engaged from start to finish. Mark Wahlberg does a solid job bringing Vince’s journey to life, and the football scenes are realistic without being over-the-top. The movie balances drama and motivation pretty well, though it occasionally leans on some familiar sports movie clichés. Still, what really stands out is the genuine emotion and the way it celebrates perseverance and chasing your dreams, no matter the odds. It’s not perfect, but if you’re in the mood for a feel-good, motivational story, Invincible definitely delivers See more Read all reviews
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Ericson Core

Director

Mark Wahlberg

Vince Papale

Greg Kinnear

Dick Vermeil

Elizabeth Banks

Janet Cantrell

Kevin Conway

Frank Papale

Michael Rispoli

Max Cantrell

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Movie Info

Synopsis Lifelong football fan Vince Papale sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team and, except for kickers, becomes the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played football in college.
Director
Ericson Core
Producer
Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi, Ken Mok
Screenwriter
Brad Gann
Distributor
Buena Vista
Production Co
Mayhem Pictures, Who's Nuts Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG (Sports|Some Mild Language)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$57.8M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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