Melanie Bouvet
The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
Usamah Harvey
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Kamila Bell
This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
rossini-1868
One of the best kept secrets in Hollywood history was called up from the shadows, to put his 18 time Academy Award nominated stamp on this sentimental classic. Jerry Goldsmith's music went into the sentimentality with guns blazing and came out with what is one of the greatest scores in movie history. Rudy's incredible story will well the tears up, and Goldsmith's score will bring 'em down, whether you want it to happen or not. Be warned.
sexyboynm
As a younger viewer,I admit I enjoyed this film.As an older,more skeptical one,I have a different perspective.It's a Hollywood Horatio Alger story of how one can achieve their goals with determination and pluck.Well,I would love a date with THE FLASH's Danielle Panabaker However,I don't think any level of determination will get me said date but rather arrested,a restraining order and an ass kicking.He did not work at the mill for four years but rather was in the Navy for two years and then worked at the mill. He should have been able to use his GI Bill benefits to pay Holy Cross tuition.https://espn.go.com/page2/s/merron/021202.htmlSecond,Rudy was a poor advocate for his own cause.He was not 5 nothing and 100 nothing but 5'6" and 185 lbs.Yet,he played defensive line and was a shoving dummy until the last minute of the last game of his career.He should have lobbied to play special teams,third down defensive back or third down running back;more playing time and possible pro scout attention.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_RuettigerLastly,like many of our "heroes," Rudy has feet of clay. In 2011,he settled SEC claims of running a pump and dump scheme;energy drink company he ran. Think of the movie BOILER ROOM. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/16/business/la-fi-1217-sec- rudy-20111217Watch with a critical eye...
Sam smith (sam_smithreview)
I saw this movie for the first time when I was in middle school some years back. Back then they showed every student this movie in the seventh grade, but I really fell in love with it. I remember just being in awe and really getting into it.Especially seeing as I'm a girl and girls don't like football or sports movies. But its one really transcends genders. The music really plays a key part and can move you to tears. The acting was spot on and its impossible not to identify with Rudy.Its the type of movie that when someone says they don't really care for it, you're like"That's blasphemy!" How could you not like it? Plus there are some great appearances by some movie stars, before they made it big. Every time I watch this movie or hear the music, I'am inspired.
dk1517-463-296753
OK, a few scenes I liked: the scene with the walk-on tryouts where the assistant coach tells them they can expect to get pounded on by the first teamers, and nobody cares whether they get hurt or not. Also during Rudy's senior year, the background music and late autumn scenes were both breathtaking, yet with the realization that time was running out on Rudy's last season and his last chance to play. Finally, it was neat to see how the other players gradually came to appreciate Rudy for his stick-to-itiveness, to the point where each of the starters asked Coach Divine to let Rudy dress in their place. Only problem with that: in real life it never happened that way. Coach Divine had every intention to let Rudy play and was rather angry that the movie portrayed him otherwise. Still though, it added to the drama. My favorite scene of all is when Fortune (Charles Dutton)encourages Rudy to go to his final practice because if he doesn't, he'll regret it for the rest of his life, "letting them get the best of you".My only criticism is with the excessive profanity coming from Rudy's friend at Holy Cross. I try not to let a few bad words bother me, but when it's excessive and really adds nothing whatsoever to the story. I mean, really, how would this movie have been any worse without the friend's repeated use of "G..D.."? Without those scenes, this movie is a 10.Overall, very inspiring, even if you're not a football fan.
