What’s Aged the Worst?
D-Bob’s dating arrangement; staged interception; invented events and characters; historical omissions
In the discussion (8)
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- Rudy’s role finding women for D-Bob is criticized as implausible and creepy, compounded by his repeatedly worn secondhand jacket and uncertain hygiene. — Bill Simmons
- Steele’s interception touchdown looks staged because the quarterback throws directly at him; realistic interception choreography is difficult, but the result resembles deliberate point shaving. — Bill Simmons
- The jersey protest and villainous Devine portrayal are reported as inaccurate; Devine’s later condemnation and Montana’s account of no chanting and a prank shoulder carry are cited. — Bill Simmons
- Frank is reportedly invented from several hometown doubters, while Fortune combines several people rather than representing one actual janitor. — Bill Simmons
- The movie omits four Navy years, reportedly invents sleeping in the stadium and dramatizes admission that actually required four good Holy Cross semesters. — Bill Simmons
- The real Rudy is described as a strong five-foot-six,185-pound practice player, and the Penn State game is called an anachronism used because that opponent was present during filming. — Bill Simmons
- The discussion is uncertain whether Pete’s death happened as shown, but rejects blaming the real Rudy for the accident. — Bill Simmons
- Rockne’s famous speech is judged overrated and dated in performance. — Kyle Brandt