The most excellent movie ever made

Rating: 10/10 (10 November 2009)

This movie has absolutely nothing to do with football. There have been a lot of movies come out about incredible athletes who've accomplished great things like The Express and Glory Road and The Rookie. The people depicted in these movies had natural talent and they pushed themselves to reach their potential. While impressive, they don't hold a candle to this Hobbit ;-). Rudy had no talent, no natural ability, and subsequently almost nobody who believed in his impossible dream. Rudy had more than that. He had heart and an unquenchable determination. This story is the essence of the triumph of the human spirit. The soundtrack is almost equally moving. Incidentally, it is featured regularly throughout Disneyland on the walkways. It makes me think of the angels in heaven who shout for joy when they see a mere "5 foot nothing', a hundred and nothing'" mortal who finally gets it! You CAN accomplish ANYTHING in spite of the lack of talent or resources or support IF you have the heart and an unquenchable determination. Rudy, I'd give up my final game jersey for you too.