Touchback (Blu-ray + DVD)

I was unsure how this movie was going to be at the beginning. I am happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised by how well they did it. It was a joy to watch and highly recommend for any "old timer" who likes to look back at their Glory Days.

Viewing Equipment: Epson 3010 3D PJ on a 92" DaLite screen.Touchback is easily one of the best films of 2012. It played in very few theatres and clearly had little marketing behind it. It always amazes me when I come across a gem of a film like "Touchback" that I had never heard of until recently when there are countless crappy movies being released every weekend it seems with millions of marketing dollars being poured into them. Right now you can catch this on-demand if you have Starz in your cable line up if you want to give it a quick watch before buying it. This movie has what so many films are lacking IMHO. It has solid writing with excellent character development. Anyone who has lived awhile will find a character in this film they can identify with. The PQ is excellent as is the AQ. I have watched the film 3 times now including a listen through of the commentary track that I thoroughly enjoyed. The film holds up extremely well on repeat viewings. Being that this film was partially shot not too far from where I grew up made it that much more special to me. I think this film will find a very large audience in the coming years. I don't care for most sports films made anymore. This one was definitely an exception. The life lessons portrayed in this story are invaluable. I look forward to sharing "Touchback" with more of my friends and family. It receives my highest recommendation!

This is a fantastic movie about what is really important in life: family, commitment, loyalty, and love. I won't try to be a movie reviewer, but this is a story about a man who, through a decision he made, lost a chance for fame and fortune as a professional athlete. Twenty years later, happily married to a woman other than his flashy cheerleader high school girlfriend, on the verge of financial ruin in the small town of his youth, he is given a chance to go back to "re-do" the decision and chose the supposedly preferable choice of fame and fortune. I have read reviews critical of the acting, but I thought the acting was wonderful, touching, and real, and the characters had depth and likeability. The "second chance" part of the movie is funny and heartwarming as the hero has a chance to relive his high school days with the perspective of twenty years maturity and insights into what is important and what isn't. Particularly touching is his interaction with his "future wife" at a time when she had been invisible to him and they were at opposite ends of the popularity spectrum. This is a heart warming movie that is unapologetic in supporting important values and standards that are so absent in society today. It will bring a tear to the eye of even real men!

First, let me say that I graduated from high school in 1992. I didn't play football, but there may be a small part of this movie that resonates with me at that specific level.That being said, this is a great movie. "Great" as in one of my all-time favorites. Over the last few years, whenever we have friends or family visiting and staying with us, when we decide to sit down and watch a movie, it's always Touchback. They've never heard of it, and when it's over, I always hear the same thing: "Wow. Why haven't I heard of this movie!" And then the next time we visit, I inevitably see the Blu-ray sitting on their shelf.That means I watch the movie at least a few times each year, and I love it every time. There are a few specific scenes and lines that just hit me like a load of bricks.So if you haven't seen it, and you've made it this far to the Amazon page, add it to your cart and watch it this weekend.

Who hasn't lived this life, take away football and add band, or chess club. The point of the movie is great, life is gods will. We are meant to walk his path. That being said. I have don't this my whole life, played the what if game. I look at my life and I am a new father, and have a loving fiancé, but we struggle. Mostly because the choices I have made has made life hard on us. There has been many a night, I have looked back and said, "what if I tried" What if I had listened. What if I could go back. Yea I might be more successful but I wouldn't have my greatest treasures, my family. The great thing about movies like this is they stir emotions you forgot you had. They remind you that its never too late to "try" or be thankful. I hope you give this movie a chance, and try to relate to it the best you can. ENJOY!!

First of all, I'm a big fan of Kurt Russell. Have liked just about every movie he's been in, with the exception of maybe one, which I didn't go to as it was really made for children. Even though Russell was in this movie it was very limited. He was not the main star of the show. I love sport movies even though I don't follow sports whatsoever. "Touchback" was the type of movie that simply entertains from beginning to end. The storyline is like a "Back To The Future" type script that holds your attention and grabs at your heart. A clean, easy to follow script that you could watch over again months later. I recommend this movie for all to watch. If you don't like football, like myself, it's still a great movie for the entire family.

I am a big fan of this movie. i came across it because I wanted a movie that had a good message and would inspire me. This fulfilled both of those requirements. I initially rented it from Redbox, after one viewing I got online and ordered it from Amazon. There are a lot of movies that show someone down on their luck get a second chance back in high school, but this one is my favorite. It is genuine and very relatable. He did not go back in time and act like an irresponsible idiot, you can tell that he went back with years of wisdom that made the movie very real. Plus, I love Kurt Russell, he is one of my favorite actors of all time. I would recommend this movie for anyone that just wants to watch a good story.

Beautiful movie, inspiring message. Makes you think.The US blu-ray is Region A locked.

very thought provoking. :)

Film botto bello, peccato non sia tradotto in italiano.

Peu connu en France le football américain est svt associé à la brutalité voire à la sauvagerie, pour ceux qui aime cet univers vous aimerez sûrement ce film. Avec un excellent casting ce film retrace l'histoire d'une future star de football voyant sa future carrière anéantie par une blessure lors du dernier match de la saison, le héro fait une erreur ce qui entraîne un changement pour toute sa vie à venir. Quelques années plus tard, au milieu d'une galère dans sa vie tant professionnelle que personnelle, il est ramené qq jrs avt ce fameux match, il a donc l'opportunité de changer le déroulement du match et par la mm occasion toute sa vie. La fin est assez inattendue, mais pourtant excellente! Je vous le conseil vivement...

Es una bonita historia, la disfrutas mas si alguna vez jugaste a nivel juvenil o colegial Futbol americano... La historia tampoco es tan mala