Good, not great

Rating: 7/10 (1 September 2006)

Small spoilers, not really much of any though.
I went into this movie looking for a Rudy like effort from its lead character. Instead we got a blank piece of paper actor (Wahlberg). He never gives us any energy that would show he is actually interested in making such an unbelievable event, believable.
Even from the first scene he is basically a bump on a log with little to no emotion.
What killed this character (and was the death nail to Wahlberg) was the end credits showing Vince in his playing days. He was so excited and so full of emotion. It was like a firecracker of emotion to see him so excited at the end of the movie.
I can't recall Wahlberg breaking more then a half heart smile during the whole 2 hours.
The supporting cast was solid as a rock. I especially enjoyed Max his bar owner/ boss/ buddy. His wife was entertaining as well.
No exactly a cookie cut movie but well worth your time. Just don't expect much emotion from the top name.