These make even the burliest linebackers sentimental: the films} that appeal to both our undying love for sports, and that basic human desire to watch the little guy succeed. If you're an avid football fan, each of the following films deserves your close attention (or at least, a reserved spot on your Direct TV HD DVR!). All of the major movie channels on Direct TV offer these movies on a continual basis, so flip through the simple, interactive channel guide and you'll most certainly be able to find at least one.
Friday Night Lights: A cult classic directed by the broadly celebrated Peter Berg, Friday Night Lights covers the season of a Texas high school football team. In West Texas (or so the story would have us} believe), football is life, and vice versa. Since made into an award winning TV show, if nothing else Friday Night Lights is a gripping tale of the fragility of youth. We particularly recommend this movie for teens and young adults. Try to catch it on Direct TV.
Any Given Sunday: The cast alone makes this movie a must-see. Jamie Foxx, Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, Al Pacino and James Woods all together in one film? Throw in cameos by rapper LL Cool J and former football star Lawrence Taylor, and you have the makings of a very entertaining blockbuster feature. After an injury to the first-string quarterback puts him in the starting lineup, Jamie Foxx's character is suddenly thrust into the limelight. Unfortunately, this new world of fast cars, loose women, and high definition televisions blaring rap videos 24/7 quickly begins to unravel, and the leading man is compelled to deal with issues including bigotry, drug addiction, and sexual misconduct. Quite Possibly a veiled attempt at an inside look into the National Football League, Any Given Sunday provides a couple of hours of riveting entertainment.
Rudy: This is the classic feel good story, a tale of perseverance, hard work, and determination. Rudy is a young man from a hamlet in Indiana with just one dream: to wear the gold helmet of the Notre Dame Fightin' Irish. Unfortunately, his short, somewhat pudgy build doesn't come close to matching his immense will to succeed. The story traces his ups and downs, and transcends sports as a tale of emotion and the endurance of the human spirit. If you're trying to introduce a young person to the sport of football, make sure that Rudy precedes your subscription to the NFL Sunday Ticket.
The Replacements: Our last classic football film deviates from the other three by a bit. The Replacements are a team of labor scabs led by has-been Shane Falco (played by Keanu Reeves). These "replacements" are really a serious crew of misfits, including a player just out of prison for the sole purpose of playing, in addition to an gambling addict, alcoholic Brit. Those descriptions alone should let you know you're in for a good time. Choose any of Direct TV's wonderful movie programming packages, and you'll enjoy access to these movies and more. All of the above are the ideal complement to the great action on Sunday and Monday Night.
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