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American Underdog (2021),
Director: Andrew and Jon Erwin, rated PG
Some
Dreams Become Destiny
  Starring:
Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Hayden Zaller, Ser'Darius Blain,
Dennis Quaid, Chance Kelly, Simeon Castille, Bruce McGill, Adam Baldwin, Cindy
Hogan
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"This is my time, sir.
Because I know who I am and I know why I am here. Because I've
earned it. I've waited for it. I've bled for it. And, I'm
finally ready for it. I wasn't before. God knows I wasn't, but I
am now. And I will not let you down. You put the ball in my
hands, and we will win." –
Kurt Warner to
Rams Asst. Coach Mike Martz
Why watch this?
Kurt Warner's story was tailor made for a movie.
Plot Summary:
This story chronicles the inspiring true story of Kurt Warner.
The film details his incredible journey from stocking shelves at
a local grocery store to achieving professional football
superstardom. Throughout his journey, he relies heavily on the
unwavering support of his wife Brenda and his personal faith to
overcome repeated setbacks and achieve his lifelong dream.
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Dad's Preview:
Whether you like the man or not, Kurt Warner's sports journey is
incredible. How does a Super Bowl MVP somehow slip through the
recruiting cracks? Was that part of the road a necessary
ingredient to the eventual outcome? This is certainly an
underdog story, but its also a love story and a faith story. It
is not about "luck"... well, maybe bad luck. Everything
that Warner achieved, he earned Big Time. It almost slips into
sappiness, but is elevated by Paquin and Levi, and a strong
performance from Dennis Quaid as Coach Dick Vermil. |
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Kingdom
Story Co., Erwin Brothers Ent.,
City on a Hill Prod.; Lionsgate |
