I saw this a few days ago, but didn't really see it. Then, I saw it yesterday, and I've developed a small obsession.
Two things: As I get older, I find myself more taken by the rare, glittering gems. This commercial, the epic story it tells in one minute, and the two subjects (in the context of their football careers) sparkles. I will restrain myself from getting into the larger point of how depresssing it is that heroic characters are seen less and less in movies and that I feel alone sometimes in wanting to see more of them instead of the 'flawed' or 'tragic' or 'anti' heroes which are popular today. Instead, I will enjoy this little flash where the inspriring and heroic shine without unecessary tarnish.
Second, the particulars: If you're not into football, the two players portrayed here are LaDainian Tomlinson, running back for the San Diego Chargers, and Troy Polamalu, safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both are the best or one of the two or three best at their position.
The director of this ad is David Fincher who also directed Seven, Fight Club, Zodiac, and many, many music videos.
Finally, the music is a remix by Jay-Z of "Ecstasy of Gold" by Ennio Morricone. If you don't recognize it, you have to be joking?! What the hell is wrong with you? Get off my site and don't come back until you've *rewatched* The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, perhaps a reminder, gentle reader:
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