Invincible
Invincible

Invincible

2001Movie133 minEnglish

A Jewish strongman performs in Berlin as the blond Aryan hero Siegfried.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users80%
Director: Harald ZwartGenres: Biography, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A bartender from South Philadelphia with a seemingly ordinary life gets a shot at becoming a professional football player. Despite his age and lack of experience, he works hard to prove himself on the field.

Critical Reception

Invincible received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Mark Wahlberg's performance and the film's inspirational sports narrative. However, some critics found the story predictable and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mark Wahlberg delivers a compelling performance as the underdog Vince Papale.
  • The film offers an uplifting and classic sports movie narrative.
  • Some found the plot to be formulaic and somewhat uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's feel-good nature and inspiring true story, with many appreciating the strong lead performance. Some viewers found it to be a solid, albeit unsurprising, sports drama.

Fun Fact

The real Vince Papale, upon whom the film is based, served as a consultant for the movie and even had a brief cameo in a scene.

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