Cameo Critic: Vinnie Jones' favorite movie

November 14, 2015 at 8:00PM
Mel Gibson stars in the movie "Braveheart." Handout photo by Andrew Cooper, courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
Mel Gibson stars in the movie "Braveheart." Handout photo by Andrew Cooper, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Former professional soccer player Vinnie Jones is getting a kick out of his new career as an actor, with more than five films out this year. While he normally plays the tough guy, he's quite the softy when it comes to one movie.

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"One of my favorite movies is 'Braveheart.' I love that. It's just epic, brings chills down your spine. I'm quite an emotional fellow. I find myself welling up quite a bit."

Vinnie Jones attends at The Screen Actors Guild Foundation's 6th Annual Los Angeles Golf Classic on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: INVW
Vinnie Jones attends at The Screen Actors Guild Foundation's 6th Annual Los Angeles Golf Classic on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: INVW (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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