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Summary: One of my top 10 favorites
Review: This movie is simply superb. Having played and coached football, this movie really hits home. This is not simply a movie about football though. Its the story of a boy and his dream. I could watch this movie over and over again with no problem. The music was fantastic as well. I can honestly say this is the first movie I've ever seen where the soundtrack has such an impact. It is also one of the only movies that have actually made me cry. The last scene is such a great climax to an amazing movie. A very moving picture that everyone could enjoy.
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Summary: An inspiring story, even for non football lovers
Review: I admit it, I was a skeptic. I was not, and still am not, much of a football fan. When Rudy came out in theaters, I had no interest. It was only happening across a review of the film that I decided to get the DVD. What a suprise! Rudy is one of those movies that inspired me. A truly wonderful, moving story, beautifully told. Even more amazing is the fact that it is based on a true story! As for the DVD itself, I was very pleased with the sound and video quality. Anamorphic video is sharp and saturated, and the Dolby Digital soundtrack is stirring and makes good use of the surround speakers. The extras on the disc are good (a commentary track would have been a nice addition), but the featurettes, featuring interviews with the real Rudy are teriffic. Highly reccomended
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Summary: Rudy
Review: Rudy is the most inspiring movie ever made. Watching Sean Astin portray the hardships and every-day struggles that Daniel E. Rudiger had to endure in his blue-collar lifestyle is fufilling, and brings a sense of gratification that is rarely ever equaled. From beginning to end, Rudy is a story of how hard work and determination can overcome some of life's toughest battles.
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Summary: what ambition!
Review: It is unbelieveable that one man could have such heart and ambition in somthing he really truly loves. This movie makes you want to go out and do something meaningful in your life. You are right there with Rudy; hurting, fighting, winning. And all that ambition actually leads to something good. This is the perfect tale about having the courage to follow your dreams and do whatever it takes to make that dream happen.
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Summary: A paean to college football and impossible dreams
Review: The 1993 film RUDY was such a non-event that it slipped though the theater circuit unnoticed by me. Years later, when faced with an otherwise dreary array of choices at the local video outlet, I focused on it in desperation, which simply demonstrates that the occasional diamond can be discovered among the dregs. RUDY is Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, the son of a blue-collar family in Joliet, whose dream is to play football for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Unfortunately, Rudy is undersized, underskilled, and a virtual lump when it comes to the academic requirements needed for admission to that prestigious university. Graduating from high school, he seems destined, like the other male members of his family, to disappear into the grind of a union job at the local steel mill, never to resurface except in the fall with a brewski in front of the TV to view Saturday's Big Game. However, Rudy's dream verges on the obsessive, and he persists in his efforts against near impossible odds, much to the skepticism of his father and the ridicule of his brothers. Rudy has ... heart, with a capital H. This film is another of those underdog stories beloved by WASP American audiences. However, Sean Astin's performance as our young hero is so likable, so focused, so low key, and so uncomplicated by side plots, that the movie transcends the genre. It's one of those ultimate feel-good tales of the sort perhaps not achieved again until the 1999 release OCTOBER SKY. RUDY is a true story, which took place in the 70's (though presumably pumped up by the Hollywood screen writers). Indeed, if you're one to sit through the credits, you'll note that the real Daniel Ruettiger made a fleetingly brief cameo appearance among the Irish fans towards the end of the film. Mr. Ruettiger, if the events as portrayed are even only half true, honor is due.
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Summary: Rocky meets Rockne
Review: Attention all cynics... I'm bored with the Rocky story and all its progeny. I can't stand strained Jerry Goldsmith musical scoring. I'm not even really a football fan, and don't 'get' the whole Notre Dame mystique. And I've always thought Sean Astin to be the dullest of actors. So why, then, does the climax of 'Rudy' consistently set my tear ducts flowing, and produce a lump in my throat the size of a football? Because it just throws obstacle after obstacle at this kid. Because it is all so improbable, and true. Because we see a series of stoic, hardened men (including characters played by Ned Beatty, Robert Prosky, Jason Miller, Chelcie Ross, and especially Charles S. Dutton -- all great) turned into enthusiastic innocents by this one boy. Because it just takes so damn long to get to the conclusion, that all that emotion has to go somewhere, doesn't it? And because Sean Astin actually does a credible job making you believe that his short, pudgy, untalented, unathletic, dyslexic yet determined Rudy could pull the whole thing off. This is not a great movie, but it does accomplish its goal. It does move you. Also, check out the pre-"Swingers" Vince Vaughn and (an enormous) Jon Favreau.
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Summary: It will make you cry
Review: I watch this movie about 2-3 times a year and it never fails to make me cry (yes being a man makes it harder lol), but you will cry too at one certain part of the movie it never fails... This is the MUST HAVE movie if you are to buy only 1 movie. this will be the one to have, you will watch it over and over. The story has 1 theme, try try try......... Please buy it and you will see what I mean... let the kids watch it too, it may just change the way you think about life.
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Summary: Go fighting Irish!!
Review: This was a great story and even if your not a Notre Dame fan(i'm not), you'll be cheering for the Irish! It's starts out when Rudy's a little boy and tells his family of his dream to play football for the Irish. They just laugh and don't pay any attention, but Rudy's determined to carry out his dream. It then shows Rudy when he's in high school(he was a football player). But he didn't get very good grades in high school and doesn't go to Notre Dame after high school. He then works for four years at his father's work but through out the four years he saved enough money to go to college, he can't get into Notre Dame and instead goes to a smaller college. Rudy works very hard in school and works even harder to accomplish his dream. Rudy is such a Notre Dame fan that he knows more about Notre Dame that the actual students. This movie teaches us to never give up, although Rudy comes close to quitting he sticks to it. I must warn you though that it's a very emotional story but it's a very good one. When you see this movie, remember that it's a true story and that Rudy was a real person. Knowing that, it makes the movie ten times greater. And in the end you can't help from chanting Rudy!Rudy!Rudy! along with the movie.
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Summary: Great teaching tool!
Review: Besides this being one of my three favorite films of all time, I use this film when I teach classes on setting and achieving goals. It identifies defining one's goal, setting the plan into action, and overcoming obstacles. It puts goal-setting into "real-life" perspective...in a way that anyone can identify with. A real must-have for your educational film library!
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Summary: A Story for the Ages
Review: What a great movie. In movies today there are not to many wholesome family shows. This movie breaks the mold. It displays all the qualities i would want my child to learn. Qualities like endurance, self esteem, passion for the future and to never deture from your dreams. I would like to hear from any redblooded american who did not like Rudy!
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