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Title: Annapolis (2006)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Franco | ... | Jake Huard | |
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Macka Foley | ... | Ref |
| Jim Parrack | ... | AJ | |
| Donnie Wahlberg | ... | Lt. Burton | |
| Brian Goodman | ... | Bill Huard | |
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Billy Finnigan | ... | Kevin |
| Jordana Brewster | ... | Ali | |
| Katie Hein | ... | Risa | |
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Jimmy Lin | ... | Midshipman Lin (as Jimmy Yi Fu Lin) |
| Charles Napier | ... | Supt. Carter | |
| Heather Henderson | ... | Daniels | |
| Vicellous Shannon | ... | Twins | |
| Roger Fan | ... | Loo | |
| McCaleb Burnett | ... | Whitaker | |
| Wilmer Calderon | ... | Estrada | |
Jake Huard, from a shipbuilders family, promised his dying mother he'd make it to Annapolis Naval Academy. Thanks to tenaciously bugging a Congressman he's selected, despite dubious grades. Once inside Jake soon proves sub-standard academically. Constantly challenged to his limits, repeatedly made the 'over-cocky' reason for the entire class to suffer, Jake nearly quits, but after facing his utterly unsupportive father's gloating returns just in time. Stubborn Jake finds support with mates as well as Ali, his lover-to-be, and a discipline he may excel in: the 'brigade' boxing tournament, open to all ranks. Written by KGF Vissers
From the graphics, trailer, and cover of the DVD, ANNAPOLIS looks as though it is a movie about life in military training. And, yes, there are scenes showing the rigorous training these young men receive on their way to becoming Navy officers. But quickly after the Annapolis portion of the film begins the story turns into yet another young boxer proves himself through his sport story and not a very powerful one at that. For those expecting something more, then best to look at other films from the past about military training.
The plot is full of clichés, each of which has a weak lead-in and an easy-to-predict ending. Thee are some good actors assigned to the cast - James Franco (more buff than he has ever looked!), Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, and some strong supporting cast members, but the story never involves us beyond a head-nodding 'yes, I've seen this before' status. It is a piecemeal work, some of the pieces being sensitive but most being disposable. The story doesn't seem to have a point except that of life in the first year of Annapolis is tough, that those in charge may seem really mean but they all have heart, and the good underdogs make the best of a bad situation.
But if you like boxing movies, this one has a lot of time in the ring and for that audience ANNAPOLIS will please. Grady Harp