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Amazon.com: This 1993 film by David Anspaugh (Hoosiers) is slowly building a reputation as a minor highlight of '90s movies. Based on a true story, Rudy stars Sean Astin as Rudy Ruettiger, a blue-collar kid whose father (Ned Beatty) worships Notre Dame football but who would never dare to dream that any of his sons could be a part of the team. The film is entirely about Ruettiger's ceaseless if sometimes wavering commitment toward that goal, despite tremendous obstacles in physical stature, education requirements, the dismissiveness of coaches, poverty, his father's envy, and endless delays of one kind or another. This is the sort of film that looks back on a life and says the battle was its own reward, not the glory. Astin is very moving as a boy who becomes a man and watches his world change, often in unexpected ways, through painful determination. Great support from Beatty, Lili Taylor as a hometown girl, and Robert Prosky and Charles S. Dutton as two valuable mentors. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
- RUDY: I LOVE THE STORY OF ONE WHO NEVER GIVES UP. THIS IS JUST THAT SORT OF STORY AND IT ENCOURAGES ALL OF US.
- Wrong format of DVD: Recently bought a DVD of the movie Rudy for a coworker in Belgium. The DVD arrived on time, as promised. Unfortunately, even DVDs have the PAL and NTSC formats we used to have for VCRs. I thought that with all the new technology a DVD is a DVD is a DVD, but not so. Even DVDs have PAL and NTSC. Needless to say, it was a wasted purchase as it did not work in Belgium. I did read the product description but there was no mention of the format of the DVD mentioned on Amazon in the product write-up. Can the folks at Amazon please mention the DVD format in the future?
- Rudy: Rudy (Special Edition)
Rudy was an inspiring movie based upon a true story that is an example of determination and perserverence. Truly a classic.
However, I truly believe that this wonderful story fell from a perfect 10 to a lower number due to some of the phrases that defame the God who made life and accomplishment possible. - Wouldn't watch again...: "Rudy" is a film about fighting for your dreams, having confidence in yourself, and never giving up. While this is a good message, I can't say that this story is the best way to present the message. We laughed pretty hard at some of the parts, simply because they were so 1) un-real (would never happen) or 2) so expected, therefore just like what you think would happen, and really does. The main character gets a little annoying sometimes with is mentality that he will make it onto the Notre Dame football team, even though he wasn't a great player.
While the message is memorable, "Rudy" is one of those films that you watch and think, "Why did they spend thousands of dollars on THAT?". - One of the greats: This is one of my alltime favorite movies. The sheer fortitude and determination in this movie only perpetuates the realization of the accomplishment in the end. It is a classic case of sacrifice and struggle to fight for what you believe in and you don't have to be a Notre Dame fan to love this movie.
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