Original Language | en |
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Languages Spoken | English |
Release Date | December 6, 2024 |
Runtime | 123 minutes |
Rating | 4.2 |
Country | United States of America |
Genres | Drama, History |
Director | William Goldenberg |
Writers | Eric Champnella, John Hindman, Alex Harris |
Producer | Ben Affleck, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, David Crockett, Matt Damon, Jack L. Murray, Anthony Robles, Andy Fraser, Gary Lewis, Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran, Dani Bernfeld |
Editor | Brett M. Reed |
Music | Alexandre Desplat |
Cinematography | Salvatore Totino |
Screenplay | Eric Champnella, John Hindman, Alex Harris |
Actor Name | Character Name |
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Jharrel Jerome | Anthony Robles |
Anthony Robles | Anthony Robles Double |
Jennifer Lopez | Judy Robles |
Michael Peña | Coach Bobby Williams |
Don Cheadle | Coach Shawn Charles |
Bobby Cannavale | Rick Robles |
Mykelti Williamson | Eddie |
Shawn Hatosy | Tom Brands |
Noen Perez | Nicolas Robles |
Carlos Solórzano | Andrew Robles |
Julianna Gamiz | Ronnie Robles |
Elijah James | Joshua 'Bo' Robles |
Johnni DiJulius | McDonough |
Parker Sack | Dorian |
Chimechi Oparanozie | Brian Corwin |
Jordan Nathaniel Wallace | Walker |
Benjamin Barrett | Solis |
Corey Jantzen | Markarian |
Shane Sparks | Shane Sparks |
Quint Kessenich | Quint Kessenich |
Juan Magana | Manny |
Timothy Hornor | Bennett |
Andrew Santiago | Young Caterer |
Erin Goldenberg | H.S. Snickering Girl #1 |
Tristina Lee Bryant | H.S. Snickering Girl #2 |
Gabe Kessler | Mesa Wrestler |
Mason Eaglin | Seasons Wrestler |
Haiden Pino | Jimmy |
Jason Medwin | Seasons Coach |
Michael Weaver | Gary Sherman |
Landon Robinson | Young Anthony |
Alex Barone | Taylor |
Angel Rivera | Finals Referee |
Tiffany Cornwell | Allison |
Adam Amin | Adam Amin |
Andrew Borba | Dan Kurring |
Melissa Diaz | Claire |
Mari Worden | Judy Robles Double |
Unstoppable is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles who was born with one leg but whose unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team on his quest to become an NCAA Champion.
Anthony Robles is a wrestler with ambitions to reach the top of the American collegiate championships. That's going to be more of a challenge for him than most as he only has one leg, but this is not a man who is going to shy away from that challenge. It's a competent Jharrel Jerome who plays him for the dramatic elements of the story whilst it's the man himself doing the far more energetic wrestling aspects and the unremarkalble Jennifer Lopez simply fails to shine at all as his mother, caught up in a torrid relationship. When this drama focusses on the sheer passion of this man and his determination to succeed, it works well enough, but it spends far too much time on the familial discord aspects of their lives. Sure, these are contributory factors to the remarkable nature of his achievements, but they drag the pace down and soak us in a melodrama that rather takes from the potency of a story that's well worth the telling. Michael Peña delivers better as his no-nonsense but ultimately motivational coach and the action photography really does give us a sense of the effort and hard work required by Robles to prove to his peers and himself that he had what it takes to reach the top in a very competitive sport where he would be given no quarter. Personally, I'd have preferred a documentary to this drama as Robles himself is the star and the others really just clutter up the story with their over-scripted dialogue and sentimentality. I did quite like the intimate nature of the photography during the action scenes. A bit juddery at times, but it made the action on the mat all the more visceral for a character who lived and breathed his sport. It just goes to show what can be achieved when the attitude is positive and the support structure is there to facilitate that.
Rating Analysis for Unstoppable:
Overall Rating: 4.4/10
Total Votes: 114
Rating Breakdown:
- Popularity Score: 152.7
- Adult Content: No