‘Amazing, Beautiful, Inspiring’: Anna Paquin Reveals the Heart of Brenda Warner in AMERICAN UNDERDOG
By Movieguide® Contributor
Star and screenwriter, respectively, of the new movie AMERICAN UNDERDOG Anna Paquin and Jon Gunn shared their inspirations at the red carpet premiere of the movie.
“AMERICAN UNDERDOG is an uplifting, entertaining sports drama about the highly honored quarterback, Kurt Warner. It shows the challenges Warner overcame and is intentionally very clean and inspiring. At a young age, Kurt wants to be a winning quarterback, but he struggles making it into the National Football League. He falls in love with Brenda, a divorced woman with two children. They struggle until Kurt becomes a star in the Arena Football League, then becomes a popular starting quarterback in the NFL in 1998,” according to Movieguide®.
Paquin said of Brenda, “She doesn’t sort of fit in with the rest of the crowd. And she’s got this…really heavy stuff on her plate… and has really lived.
“[The story is] just kind of amazing and beautiful and inspiring,” the X-MEN continued. “And I loved it.”
Gunn, who previously won a Movieguide® Award for his work on THE CASE FOR CHRIST, also talked about the inspiring message of the movie, saying, “It’s so much about perseverance and about family supporting each other.
“It really is a very feel-good movie,” he continued. “It’s very, at its heart, a love story with this family. I think it’s a beautiful story to share. It’s a positive story to share. I’m so proud to put this out in the world.”
According to Moveguide®’s review, “AMERICAN UNDERDOG is a well-plotted sports drama, with strong personal elements and heartwarming moments. The main characters and storyline are well crafted by the directors and lead actors. AMERICAN UNDERDOG has intense football violence that gives power to the story, but it’s not too intense. The movie is marred by some low-key foul language, which is often mumbled. AMERICAN UNDERDOG contains strong references to Christianity and faith. It stresses doing the right thing, having God as your Lord and Savior, praying for help at the lowest point, and much more. AMERICAN UNDERDOG is recommended for older children and up.”
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
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