info@dvds-direct.us

Annapolis (2006)

Directed by Justin Lin Writing credits (WGA) David Collard (written by)

Brand New Authentic U.S. Region 1 U.S. Factory Sealed Free Shipping

Genre: Drama

Tagline: 50,000 Apply. 1,200 Are Accepted. Only The Best Survive.

Plot Outline:  It's known as one of the toughest institutions in America -- a home for the best and brightest who are driven to serve their country and a training facility where only the strongest survive. It's a rarified world that, by necessity, makes or breaks tomorrow's heroes. And for local Maryland kid Jake Huard, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis has been a lifelong dream he never thought could come true. Only now that it has, he is about to realize that his battle to become the man he always wanted to be is only just beginning.

Jake (JAMES FRANCO) was raised to believe his future lay as a laborer in the Annapolis shipyards -- like everyone else in his family before him. But to his disbelief, Jake has defied the odds and become one of the rare few accepted to Annapolis along with some of the most elite young men and women in the country. When he arrives, his dream soon looks like it might turn into a nightmare. As a freshman "plebe," Jake is immediately thrown into a pressure-cooker atmosphere that threatens to be his undoing. Just as it seems Jake could become another Annapolis statistic, he takes one last shot at proving his potential. He meets an unlikely ally in his beautiful, stunningly strong military superior, Ali (JORDANA BREWSTER), who also happens to secretly be a skilled boxing trainer. Jake decides to train for the legendary Navy boxing competition, a creator of future leaders known as the Brigade Championships. Now, there remains only one thing standing between Jake and the triumph he needs -- the steel-jawed company commander, Midshipman Lt. Cole (TYRESE GIBSON).

Everything Jake has ever hoped for stands in the balance -- the chance to make his father proud, the chance to stand up for his fellow plebes and, most of all, the opportunity to fight for a better future.

User Rating: 3.6/10 (2,145 votes)

User Comments:

Author: insanityoverreality from Flagstaff, Arizona
Despite critic reviews and the lack of enthusiasm this movie has generated among regular people, i found myself going to see it. it was not what I expected, but frankly, I found it very good.

"Annapolis" is not your typical military movie, and definitely not a "recruitment" film as some people have suggested. the movie centers more on boxing and friendship than the brutal system that is military academies.

though the boxing angle does get tiring once in a while, in this movie i didn't find myself zoning out as i have in the past. the movie combined interesting camera angles and perspectives with fast paced action that kept me, at least, practically riveted.

all in all, I really think this movie was great. it had an aspect of interest for everyone, whether it be romance, action, buddy story, whathaveyou. and just because it didn't make the critic's best list doesn't mean it wasn't worth seeing AND enjoying.