Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 01/27/06 Home Video 06/27/06 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence Running Time 1 hour 44 minutes Genre Drama Director Justin Lin Writer David Collard Cast James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, Chi McBride, Vicellous Shannon Studio Walt Disney Pictures |
ANNAPOLIS
SYNOPSIS
When he won a coveted admission spot tothe Naval
Academy at Annapolis, local kid Jake Huard (James
Franco, "James Dean") thought all his dreams had
come true - but his battle to become the man he
wants to be is only just the beginning.
Now, uncertain if a regular kid from a poor blue
collar family can fit into the Academy's
pressure-cooker atmosphere, and barely making
the grade as a Freshman "plebe," Jake has one last
shot at proving he has what it takes to become an
officer in an institution that boasts a venerable
137-year history of focused discipline and
determined excellence. With nothing left to lose,
Jake decides to enter the notoriously fierce Navy
boxing competition known as the Brigade
Championships -- and face off against his
arch-nemesis, Midshipman Lt. Cole (TYRESE
GIBSON). Everything Jake has ever hoped for stands
in the balance: the chance to make his father proud,
to validate his Lieutenant's faith in him, to stand up
for his fellow plebes, and most of all, to forge a
different future.
When he won a coveted admission spot tothe Naval
Academy at Annapolis, local kid Jake Huard (James
Franco, "James Dean") thought all his dreams had
come true - but his battle to become the man he
wants to be is only just the beginning.
Now, uncertain if a regular kid from a poor blue
collar family can fit into the Academy's
pressure-cooker atmosphere, and barely making
the grade as a Freshman "plebe," Jake has one last
shot at proving he has what it takes to become an
officer in an institution that boasts a venerable
137-year history of focused discipline and
determined excellence. With nothing left to lose,
Jake decides to enter the notoriously fierce Navy
boxing competition known as the Brigade
Championships -- and face off against his
arch-nemesis, Midshipman Lt. Cole (TYRESE
GIBSON). Everything Jake has ever hoped for stands
in the balance: the chance to make his father proud,
to validate his Lieutenant's faith in him, to stand up
for his fellow plebes, and most of all, to forge a
different future.
Directed by critically acclaimed indie director Justin Lin ("Better Luck Tomorrow"), comes this
exhilarating comeback story of a courageous young sailor who discovers that some opportunities in life
are worth fighting for. Jake's fellow classmates are comprised of a dynamic young cast that includes
Jordana Brewster as the alluringly tough, female commander who helps to train Jake; Donnie Wahlberg
as Lt. Cmdr. Burton, the officer who first decides to take a chance on Jake; and Chi McBride as the boxing
coach who takes Jake from amateur swinger to focused warrior.--© Buena Vista Pictures
exhilarating comeback story of a courageous young sailor who discovers that some opportunities in life
are worth fighting for. Jake's fellow classmates are comprised of a dynamic young cast that includes
Jordana Brewster as the alluringly tough, female commander who helps to train Jake; Donnie Wahlberg
as Lt. Cmdr. Burton, the officer who first decides to take a chance on Jake; and Chi McBride as the boxing
coach who takes Jake from amateur swinger to focused warrior.--© Buena Vista Pictures
BRENDA AND DAVID
Jake Huard (James Franco-Tristan & Isolde) is accepted to the Naval Academy at Annapolis at the
recommendation of Lieutenant Commander Burton (Donnie Wahlberg). Jake is a riverter working in the
shipyard on Navy vessels during the day and an amateur boxer at night. He has a lot of problems with his
drill instructor Cole (Tyrese Gibson), a Marine on loan to the Navy. Jake decides to train for the boxing
tournament called the Brigades. Weeks of training by Burton and Jake's superior and love interest, Ali
(Jordana Brewster), he is ready to face the best boxer in the academy, Cole. Annapolis resembles An
Officer and a Gentleman and Rocky. It is lacking in character development and the boxing scenes left
something to be desired. Annapolis with a little work could have been a good movie instead of just
average.
Jake Huard (James Franco-Tristan & Isolde) is accepted to the Naval Academy at Annapolis at the
recommendation of Lieutenant Commander Burton (Donnie Wahlberg). Jake is a riverter working in the
shipyard on Navy vessels during the day and an amateur boxer at night. He has a lot of problems with his
drill instructor Cole (Tyrese Gibson), a Marine on loan to the Navy. Jake decides to train for the boxing
tournament called the Brigades. Weeks of training by Burton and Jake's superior and love interest, Ali
(Jordana Brewster), he is ready to face the best boxer in the academy, Cole. Annapolis resembles An
Officer and a Gentleman and Rocky. It is lacking in character development and the boxing scenes left
something to be desired. Annapolis with a little work could have been a good movie instead of just
average.
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