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Invincible [Blu-ray] | ![Invincible [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NErW2MelL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Ericson Core
Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks (ii), Kevin Conway, Michael Rispoli
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.99
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Rating:  104 reviews
Sales Rank: 11289
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 05364100
UPC: 786936726107
EAN: 0786936726107
ASIN: B000JYWEZG
Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 2006
Release Date: December 19, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
Product Description
INVINCIBLE is the inspiring true story of Vince Papale an ordinary guy who against extraordinary odds gets a one-in-a-gazillion shot at living every sports fan s wildest fantasy. Like the city he lives in and his beloved hometown NFL team the down-an-out Vince (Mark Wahlberg THE ITALIAN JOB) has seen better days. But then the Philadelphia Eagles new coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE) calls an unprecedented open tryout and the 30-year-old bartender who never played college ball makes the cut. Now Vince needs every bit of his gritty never-say-die attitude and enormous heart to survive in the high-stakes world of professional football. Heartfelt and triumphant and filled with body-slamming NFL football action INVINCIBLE will have you on your feet cheering for the scrappy underdog who helped his team rediscover its winning spirits and in the process rallied a city when it needed it most.System Requirements:Running Time: 104 minsFormat: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 786936726107 Manufacturer No: 05364100
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Need not be a football fanatic to enjoy September 14, 2008
Cara Rickel (Florida)
I like football, but I'm not the biggest fan in the world. This movie, however, blew me away. The story of a small-time guy who makes the big leagues through hard work and a little luck isn't predictible because it's a true story. The choice of actors was well done and the sets and feel of the movie put it appropriately in its time period. I loved it so much when I watched it at my brother-in-law's house that I went out and bought it for my husband--who IS a huge football fan. He loved it too.
Pretty good. July 8, 2008
ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg is a good and practical true story. Greg Kinnear also stars and Elizabeth Banks is a scene stealer! This is a Disney film so this football sports movie is family appropriate. Rent or buy today, enjoy!
 Two Important Facts Neglected June 26, 2008
Alexander M. Banias (Amishland)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
After seeing this inspirational movie, I decided to ascertain the "true" story, since Hollywood has a knack for embellishment and not totally divulging the whole truth. Two important facts neglected in the movie. 1.) Papale played two seasons with the Philadelphia Bell, part of the World Football League. The movie made it look as if Papale didn't play football since high school. 2.) Papale's size versus Wahlberg's size. Papale's size (6'1"-6'2") and 191-195 pounds was considered significant by NFL standards back in those days. Great movie but let's face the facts.
 It's about time, a great movie! June 2, 2008
dlogin (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been searching & buying movies for a couple years now trying to find something that I'm not embarrased to watch or not grossed out by blood & guts or just something GOOD. Well FINALLY here's one to watch. We just wish there were more of them, it's like finding a needle in the huge haystack. 99% of what's out there is JUNK, but this one's the winner. Don't hesitate, get it, it's definitely worth every penny & more. Please let there be more like this out there somewhere!
Better the second time May 26, 2008
G. E. Williams (California)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I first watched Invincible when I was distracted and didn't get the emotion like I did last night watching Invincible.
In my town last year talk radio was filled with the question about a certain quarter back who was indicted on several felony counts, on whether the NFL was entitled to ban him for life. For me here is the deal and this film illustrates it very well, when you put on a uniform, you represent something, in this case an NFL team, and more to the point a City. If you act in a way that disrespects the people you represent, you forfeit the right to represent those people.
In Invincible, Philadelphia in the mid -seventies is a city beset by hard times, and the Eagles were faring no better. Vince Papale's life was so symbolic of his home town, you couldn't have made it more so through fiction. As this true story "Rocky" kind of tale goes on, Vince's father takes him to the side and tells him "When I told you not to get your hopes up, I never told you that I wouldn't get mine up.... Those stories I used to tell you about... [Eagles Football] that touch-down got me through 30 years [of factory work]. That to me is the center of this story, people who live humble lives may not have much to hold to (God and Country being excepted for my point) you might not have a college to hold to as your team etc., but cities with Pro teams can give the average Joe an identity and loyalty.
So again, here's the deal, I don't want to hear from Pro Athlete's about they aren't paid to be role models, because if they aren't what are they paid for?
Invincible is a great movie!
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