No one in this week’s Bad Football Movies crew had ever seen Invincible, though every American has seen some version of Invincible: A plucky, undersized man from the rough part of town, just recovering from rock bottom, seizes the chance of a lifetime and does something great. This is, essentially, the tale of Vince Papale, the man who attended an Eagles open tryout, hosted by rookie head coach Dick Vermeil, and ended up making the team despite only one year of high school football experience. Recently divorced, broke and reeling from a down economy, Papale does what everyone in the neighborhood believes he can’t.
‘Invincible’ Is Heartwarming, Inspirational and ... Lacking Philadelphia Accents?
