Backstage with Melanie

tonight scott and i had the opportunity to attend the premier of forever strong (the rugby movie).

i don’t know anything about rugby but you don’t have to and you’ll still enjoy this show.  i always get excited when i see a movie that ALL my family will enjoy!

the story is based on the highland rams, an amazing rugby team from utah.  their coach is larry gelwix and his team standards and rules are known worldwide.  larry believes being a coach is more than just asking his players to be their best while playing the game.  he teaches them to be forever strong on the field, so they can be forever strong off the field.  larry (real life coach) is in the suit and gary cole (in the striped shirt) plays larry gelwix in the movie.

the highland rugby team has an unbelievable record of 361 wins and 9 losses!  that is NOT a typo!  their story is one that is worth being shared. what they accomplished as a team is truly inspiring.

if you want a great date night, go see this movie!  i’d love for it to have a killer opening weekend so hollywood takes notice.   as a mother of four, i am dying for more family friendly movies that don’t involve bright colors and cute voices.  don’t get me wrong, i love the “kiddie” movies but it’s nice to go to the theater with my entire family and see a movie that has real people in it and no talking animals.

i’d love to hear what you guys think of the movie. i totally left wanting to yell the chant and slap my thighs!

huge thanks to randy hunt from columbus travel.  he’s my buddy who got us the tickets to the premier.  (larry gelwix and randy hunt are business partners at columbus travel)   i know, lots of names.  don’t worry, i won’t quiz you on it later!  just sit back and enjoy the show!  thanks again guys!  it was a great night!