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Summary: Cheers, Cheers For Old Notre Dame
Review: Being from Miami, you can only imagine how much my title hurts. Anyway, this is one fantastic movie, and you cannot help but cheer during it.Sean Austin plays Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, an undersized student who always dreamed of playing for the Notre Dame college football team. To get there, he has to overcome many obstacles, and play for the practice squad, running the opposition's plays. It is a difficult course, but one in which Rudy refuses to give up on. The acting is great, as Austin turns in a remarkable performance. Charles S. Dutton plays his inspirational friend/boss very well, and Ned Beatty is excellent as Rudy's blue-collar father. The plot, based on a true story, is nicely drawn out, and leaves you feeling inspired. Overall, this is a real entertaining film that you are guaranteed to enjoy. It's a touchdown!
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Summary: The Triumph of the Human Spirit
Review: This is not a film about football. This is a film about courage, faith, and the strength of the human spirit. This is a film about a man brave enough to pursue his dreams. That it is on the football field at Notre Dame is inconsequential. I am sure by now that, since you are interested in purchasing this DVD, you have either seen the movie before or have heard enough about it to pique your interest. LEt me not watse any words here. Buy this DVD. Buy it now. This DVD, while not packed with extra features like "The Matrix" or "T2," is well worth the purchase. For a fan of the movie, you get a beautiful print, and the extra features mentioned so graciously by amazon.com. The interview with Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettiger is worth the price of this alone. While most "true stories" Hollywood spews out every year tend to have a lot added for "dramatic effect," it becomes apparent from Mr. Ruettiger's interview that very little of that happened in this film. I got this title yesterday even though I own a well-worn copy of the videocassette. Though I've seen this movie scores of times, it was like a new experience popping it into my DVD player. The widescreen transfer made it seem more like a film and less like an afterschool special. I was hooked, as usual, from the moment the movie started. And, as the finale crested and the credits began to roll, I found myself in the same condition I've been in every other time I've watched this film. I was fighting back the tears.
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Summary: The only football movie for your collection
Review: "Rudy" is uplifting in its own sappy, goofy way, and it's impossible not to cheer. It's the true story of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, an unremarkable student and football player from 1970s working-class Chicago with the very remarkable dream of playing football for the University of Notre Dame. He overcomes everything you can think of--poverty, doubtful parents, bad grades, friend's death, height deficiency, girlfriends, learning disability--to accomplish his goal, and believe it or not, the movie is every bit as inspiring as it claims to be. The ending is predictable (with the truth being stretched by more than those few seconds) but doesn't detract from his struggle to land in the House that Rock built. Its charm comes from a great ensemble cast that delivers solid performances throughout. Sean Astin does well as the pint-size player, allowing his character to be more than the typical wholesome underdog. Rudy's frustrations with his family, school, and football all resonate clearly on screen, in effect making his triumph all the more powerful. Ned Beatty as the father powers the familial tensions that drive Rudy to succeed while Jon Favreau's D-Bob, Rudy's loyal bud, lends a gentle touch of humor. His two mentors, played by Charles Dutton and Robert Prosky, add strong doses of determination and prayer, respectively. Director David Anspaugh wisely capitalizes on Notre Dame's beautiful campus by using the scenery to frame the luckless student's persistence and desire. A moving score by Jerry Goldsmith coupled with Notre Dame chants and fight songs balance the emotional visuals. There are many elements that will appeal to an audience of any age including relationships within the family, overcoming obstacles, self-motivation, etc. As an ND student, I admit my bias, but in fairness to the movie, "Rudy" will capture your heart; be assured, this film survives multiple viewings.
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Summary: Greatest Sports Movie Ever!
Review: Rudy signifies more than someone's fight to play football at a prestigious university. It signifies the struggle the Rudy faced, including the razzing from his brothers, losing his girl to his own brother, and the wonderful guidance we all need at one point of our life. Charles Dutton was perfectly cast as the former Notre Dame player, who can't not stick around. Rudy is not the best movie I have ever seen, but when it's on, I watch it over and over again. Just hearing the ancient fight song during the morning practice session makes me want to get down in my stance, and plow into someone. A great motivational tool, for high school kids, who understand the importance of hard work, and dedication. BRAVO!!
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Summary: A True Masterpiece
Review: This is my favorite movie of all time. Every aspect of this movie is just so good. I'll start with the cast. Seant Astin plays the incredible role of Rudy. One of the best roles for Sean Astin ever, and a very good performance. Jon Faverau, Charles S Dutton, And Ned Beatty support, and are the best for the role. David Anspaugh, great directing. The music by Jerry Goldsmith is flawless, excellent score, I have yet to see one better than this one. This is a true masterpiece. Great movie for everyone.Highly Recommended!
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Summary: A MUST SEE MOVIE FOR TEENAGERS!
Review: I am currently using this video in a Christian Teen (ages 14-19) Leadership Training Course I have written. Why? This video is an excellent demonstration of courage, persistence, vision,and goal setting. It also demonstrates to young people that dreams can become reality if accompanied by hard work and devotion. It shows them an important message of goal setting and how persistence (inspite of suffering and disappointment along the way) can help them achieve life long goals. We need to expose our youth to these very important concepts. Especially in a world which offers many false hopes.This Video inspires me each time I view it.
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Summary: Never give up
Review: I first saw Rudy when it was in theaters in '93 and was captivated by it. I was amazed by the sheer determination and never give up spirit of Daniel 'Rudy' Ruttiger. If you ever suffer from depression or feel there is just no hope for you, see Rudy. You will walk away with a spring in your step, the weight of life on your sholders will seem a lot lighter and things may not seem as bad as you once thought. Great movie, great cast, stirring score. highly recommended.
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Summary: Cheer Cheer for Old Notre Dame
Review: Rudy will always have a special place in my heart. It was filmed during my junior year at Notre Dame, and I was honored to be amongst the many extras in the film. I've often been asked why I went to Notre Dame, and it's always hard for me to put it into words. David Anspaugh has done it for me. With Rudy, he was able to caputre the beauty of Notre Dame, from its scenery all the way down to the philosophy it teaches. Sean Astin does a good job of sharing with the world what it means to be a part of the family of the Fighting Irish. But, honestly, Rudy isn't about football nor is it about Notre Dame. I think Charles Dutton's character said it best "In this life, you don't have to prove nothin' to nobody but yourself."
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Summary: Cheer for....... .............Rudy!
Review: This whole film was centered around Rudy. So the acting part of this movie was by far the most important. Sean Astin's performance was flawless. He carried this movie the whole way through. I felt so connected to Rudy, because I was an athelet like him. On the other hand my life is completely different from his. No matter how hard I tried I never made the school team. I realized that life is not like the movies, and that sometimes we have to accept reality. This was a great film though.
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Summary: Rudy is one of the most touching films of all time
Review: I rented this movie in 1995 and was expecting some silly football story that we've seen numerous times over. Instead, I saw a touching, true-life story about a young man we can all relate to. Rudy was told he was too small to play for Notre Dame. He persisted and listened to his heart and proved everyone wrong. Sean Astin (who is an under rated actor) beautifully portrays Rudy in probably his best performance yet. This film is touching, emotional, and uplifting. A moving experience worthy of everyone's attention.
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