Invincible

Invincible

25/8/2006 1h 45m 7.0/10

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Vince Papale

Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks

Janet Cantrell

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Dick Vermeil

Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

Max Cantrell

Morgan Turner

Morgan Turner

Susan Vermeil

Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

Frank Papale

Reviews

r96sk

11/5/2020

8/10

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.

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