My favorite sports movie

Rating: 9/10 (12 June 2006)

So many sports movies follow a similar story, either focusing on the coaches struggles or the team as it struggles to overcome a racist world. And then there's Rudy.
Rudy is not about overcoming racism. It's not a coach trying to overcome his own struggles to coach an underdog team. It's about 1 player on Notre Dame colleges football team. Throughout his life, Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruddiger has wanted nothing less than to play football at Notre Dame. He is told all the time he'll never make it- but Rudy believes. He gives it his 110% and, though not a good football player in terms of skill, is recognized because of his spirit. He doesn't have good grades so he can't make it to Notre Dame, but his dream doesn't die. He keeps trying, making it to the team, but his family doesn't believe him. He keeps pushing, giving his all, to suit out for 1 game, just so his family will believe him.
I love Rudy. It breaks from the mold of sports movies, carving its own little niche. And in the end we have one of the biggest tear jerking moments in all the movies i ever saw...If you love sports or just want to see a good movie, give Rudy a chance. If someone ever said dreams don't come true, tell them about Rudy.