Legendary midfielder Kurt Warner and the “opposite” path to success in The Underdog
If you are a lover of American football, then Kurt Warner is certainly not a strange name. He is the first and only free agent (not on the official payroll of big clubs) to have won the Player of the Year award twice of the Super Bowl MVP season.
Starting from a movement athlete in school, Kurt Warner’s journey to pursue a dream has become an inspirational story for many young Americans in the 90s. Based on a memoir. All Things Possible was written by Kurt Warner himself, the director brothers Erwin – the duo behind many outstanding biographical works – recreated the life of this extraordinary midfielder in the film American Underdog (Vietnamese title: The Underdog). ) shown on FPT Play.
The road to success is not only one
Each year, the United States has more than 1 million high school students play football. However, only 0.05% of them are able to continue pursuing this sport at university level. The number of professional players on the payroll of the American Football League (NFL) then became even smaller.
After graduating, most players, if they cannot find a contract to play with any NFL club, will definitely decide to retire. The rare character that can stand out from this harsh selection is Kurt Warner (played by Zachary Levi).
A fan of Joe Montana’s idol and yearning to hold the Super Bowl MVP trophy since childhood, Kurt Warner has persevered in pursuing his passion for many years, despite the contempt of the “big boys” in the football village. Step by step, he charted a new path of glory for the young players. On this road, Kurt Warner also denied the idea that only the title of a professional player can guarantee a foothold and success in the American football village.
For more than 4 years without a name on the list of NFL players, in addition to honing his playing technique and looking for opportunities to shine, he also made the audience admire when he was willing to lower his ego and accept to do everything. to make a living and to help his girlfriend’s family: from a queue worker at a supermarket to a free agent, participating in the amateur Indoor Football (AFL) tournament that I used to despise.
Everyone needs a strong back
Under the gentle hands of the Erwin brothers, the film focuses on depicting the relationship between Kurt and his loved ones. It is her personality girlfriend Brenda Meoni (Anna Paquin) and her two children who always give Kurt unconditional trust, helping the main midfielder to grow more mature every day; or his biological mother and his wife’s family taught him many invaluable lessons: “Life is not a destination or an achievement but a long journey of self-improvement.”
In addition, the words of encouragement and encouragement from the two experienced but strict coaches also made the main midfielder more confident in himself. Exploiting the intimate aspect of family and friends, the 112-minute film affirms the important role of the “behind-the-scenes” in motivating people to achieve success, alongside natural talent, passion and energy. striving.
This gives the Underdog a new color, different from most other biographical works. When Kurt Warner’s journey to becoming the “superior” is depicted not only from his own efforts but also the victory of a group of people who have always supported and accompanied him throughout his journey. .
The main couple vouch for the acting
Having the same situation as football legend Kurt Warner, Zachary Levi spent nearly 7 years struggling to find a movie project before becoming a Hollywood star. Therefore, the main character in this work is as if the Erwin brothers made shoes for male actors.
Contrary to humorous roles on television or the image of a muscular, muscular young man Billy Batson, but possessing the temperament of a 12-year-old boy in the blockbuster superhero Shazam (2019), Kurt Warner played by him expressed in The Underdog is strongly impressed by his warm composure, always trusting in God and constantly moving forward despite all difficulties.
Not inferior to her co-star, female star Anna Paquin also conquered viewers with a memorable incarnation. Having won an Oscar and being familiar to the public through the character Rogue in the X-Men movie series, she not only showed a good chemistry with Zachary but also fully portrayed the emotions. The emotions and feelings of a Brenda who are strong on the outside but weak, always feel insecure inside.
With a compelling story based on true images and heart-touching moments, The Underdog is a must-see. The difficult journey of famous player Kurt Warner promises to heal the audience’s post-pandemic emotional wounds, and at the same time give you more energy to confidently pursue your dreams.
The movie The Weak (original title: American Underdog) is currently being shown online in Vietnam on FPT Play platforms with full subtitles.
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