This movie looks and feels like some dramas of yesteryear. It has the old -fashioned good feeling at the end. There are great performances all the way around especially from Sean Astin who plays the title character. You really want Rudy to succeed and when he does you can't help but get a tear in your eye. This movie represents the innocence of college football and college in general. It's a message that says having the will to succeed can pay off in the end.