Invincible2006
Invincible (2006)
TOMATOMETER
AUDIENCE SCORE
Critic 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.
Invincible Photos
Movie Info
Watch it now
People Who Like this movie also like
Cast
as Vince Papale
as Dick Vermeil
as Janet Cantrell
as Frank Papale
as Max Cantrell
as Tommy
as Johnny
as Pete
as Leonard Tose
as Mick
as TJ Banks
as Ronnie Sampson
as Denny Franks
as AC Craney
as Wade Chambers
as Sharon Papale
as Carol Vermeil
as Mrs. Spegnetti
as Principal
as South Philly Man
as Les
as Disguntled Fan
as Eagles Coach No. 1
as "Toruci" Player #1
as "Toruci" Player #2
as Eagles Coach No. 2
as Eagles Coach No. 3
as "Tanker" Opposing Player #1
as Eagles Coach No. 4
as "Tanker" Opposing Player #2
as Hopeful
as Cape-Clad Fan
as The Turk
as Pressroom Reporter
as TV Anchor
as Eagles Coach #1
as Eagles Coach #2
as TV Cameraman
as Teacher
as Dean German
as Eagles PR Man
as Randy Hughes
as Kneeling Veteran
as Giant Kick Returner
as Richie Vermeil
as Giant Defender
as Susan Vermeil
as Cape-Clad Fan
as Weekend Warrior
as Tryout Hopeful
as Philly Fan #1
as Philly Fan #2
as Philly Fan #3
as Philly Fan #4
as Philly Fan #5
as Dour Fan
as TV Anchor
as Student #1
as Student #2
as Ref
as Ref
as Frank's Friend
as Frank's Friend
as Umpire
as Eagles Coach
as Play-by-Play Announcer
as Voice of the Eagles
as Voice of the Eagles
as Football Coordinator
as Vince Double
as Pete Double
as Max Double
as Johnny Double
as Tommy Double
as Max's ND Stunt #1
as Toruci ND #1
as Tanker ND Stunt #1
as Tanker ND Stunt #3
News & Interviews for Invincible
Critic Reviews for Invincible
All Critics (134) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (96) | Rotten (38) | DVD (8)
There's a sugar coating to the way Papale's story unfolds, but not so much that you'll spoil your dinner.
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.
When it's good it's very good. When it's bad -- well, it's still pretty good.
Invincible is a working-class jock Cinderella fantasy with the sincerity of a beer commercial, the soul of a Republican incumbent, and the designer-flannel esthetics of an old Bruce Springsteen video.
It may not break new ground, but Invincible is an entertaining film, awash in clichés but leavened by the charismatic performance of Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale.
What's modestly refreshing about the way this story is told by director Eric Core and writer Brad Gann, is that the person with the largest doubts about going pro is Papele himself.
Audience Reviews for Invincible
Invincible is visually eye-popping with its landscape off the field and action on the gridiron. Even though marred by a less-than-captivating-plot and somewhat cheesy-Disney-inspiration, the film is still able to be inspiring and heartfelt. 3.5/5
Super Reviewer
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway, Michael Rispoli, Kirk Acevedo, Dov Davidoff, Michael Kelly, Melissa Demyan, Steve Staiger, Vincent Riviezzo Director: Ericson Core Summary: Devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) has just lost his wife and his job as a substitute teacher. But by impressing his favorite NFL team's coach in open tryouts and winning a place on the field, he turns a terrible year into a winner. My Thoughts: "I really love football movies, being a football fan and all, but this movie was just OK for me. The acting was good. The story line was good. Its based on a true story of Vince Papale, who became a member of the Eagles football team as a 30 yr-old. He is the oldest rookie to make an NFL team. I just think there could have been more story. But it was a good decent football movie."
Super Reviewer
Invincible is yet another feel good inspiring true story about an underdog who succeeds at doing something big. The story is about Philadelphia Eagles fan Vince Papale who has a chance to become a player of the Eagles after Eagles coach Dick Vermeil holds open try outs. Invincible as a film doesn't do anything new to the already familiar "inspiring" film formula, but it's still nonetheless a good film to watch. The acting is fairly good, and the story is still very engaging despite it's the type of story we've seen a hundred times before. The film does manage to make the viewer root for Vince Papale as realizes his dream and you feel good by the time the credits role. But like I said, it navigates the usual territory that all "inspiring' films take. The film is unfortunately predictable, and you know right off the bat that it will end on a high note. That's the only problem with these films, is that they to be the same, and all of them are predictable. But they always tend to be effective at entertaining you, and in the end, that's what counts. Though it's predictable, the story and acting are terrific, and this is a memorable feel good film that everyone, especially Football fans will enjoy. There are some solid performances by Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear. Invincible may not do anything new, but it manages to a worthwhile view nonetheless. A well made film that can inspire anyone.
Super Reviewer
Invincible Quotes
| Carol Vermeil: | These are the toughest fans there are. They threw snowballs at Santa Claus. |
| Wade Chambers: | "People don't want 'heart', Dick, they want wins." |
| Wade Chambers: | People don't want 'heart', Dick, they want wins. |