Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday, 1999 The Superbowl is tomorrow, so here's my favorite football movie. There's a huge, ensemble cast along with current and former NFL players, coaches, and even a cameo from director Oliver Stone. Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino) is a veteran coach who can't get along with the organization’s new owner, played by Cameron Diaz. Fighting for a playoff spot, veteran QB Cap Rooney (Dennis Quaid) and the backup both get hurt. The Miami Sharks must now turn to the third-string Willie Beaman (Jamie Foxx). Despite multiple errors, and throwing up in the huddle like Donovan Mcnabb, Foxx gets the team into the playoffs and rises to sudden fame. Oliver Stone filmed this like a war movie, showing the dark, gritty side of football on and off the field. Players popping pain killers, blowing lines of coke, sex, money, and concussions before the NFL started worrying about players’ brains swelling. The football scenes are done like no other movie and it's like you are in the game. Al Pacino’s 4 minute monologue is the best motivational speech ever. Guaranteed to fire up anyone who watches it. There are a few flaws. Stone could of shortened the movie alittle and too many fast cutting shots. Even if you don’t like football, Willie Beamen will entertain you with his timeless hip-hop song "My name is Willie"