I love these kind of shows

Rating: 8/10 (29 August 2006)

If your like me and like those shows that make you feel good, watching the underdog come out on the top...then this show will make you smile!
Vince Papale's life story is told to us via this movie. I had never heard of Papale before this movie, I'm not really a big sports fan either.
It starts by showing you how messed up his world is in a town where depression has hit hard, no jobs for anyone around as he has to work as a substitute teacher and part-time bartender to make ends meet.
There is an open call for anyone that thinks they have what it takes, so after a few of his friends keep after him to go and try out he figures what the heck, what do I have to lose.
The Eagles being his hometown team gives him almost a hero's status among his friends as he defies all obsticales and pushes his way into getting on the team then stays on for three seasons with the Eagles.
Mark Wahlberg does a great job playing Vince Papale in this film along with Greg Kinnear as his coach.
Again, if you like watching those movies about sports with an underdog, such as Rudy or Glory Road then you will probably like this one as well.