The Replacements (2000)
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 118 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Howard Deutch
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman and Brooke Langton
IMDb score:
6,6 (74.127)
Releasedate: 11 August 2000
The Replacements plot
"Throw the ball. Catch the girl. Keep it simple."
When the professional football players in America go on strike, Shane Falco is called up to replace the star quarterback for coach Jimmy McGinty's team. He must lead the team to the play-offs along with a mixed up mess.
Actors and actresses
Shane Falco
Jimmy McGinty
Annabelle Farrell
Clifford Franklin
Jamal Jackson
Daniel Bateman
Nigel 'The Leg' Gruff
Lindell
Jumbo
Walter Cochran
Reviews & comments
DVD-T
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- 15565 messages
- 3129 votes
Nice.
The way in which the sport is handled and the accompanying comedic moments is very nicely done. The games are nicely portrayed and the plot is also very nice. Unfortunately, in the off-field drama, things go awry, especially between Reeves and Langton, and it's not very interesting to follow. Still, the film has some nice moments off the field, including the "I Will Survive" scene. And the puke scene is also one to remember. Stays entertaining.
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blurp194
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- 5543 messages
- 4226 votes
Funny.
And with a beautiful moral in the finale, and based on a true story, too. It's a shame, though, that the narrative is a bit predictable, and the soundtrack is so lazy. Nevertheless, it might just be Reeves's best performance; he makes even more of an impression than Hackman, who has little screen time and does his usual thing.
It's a shame the cheerleaders weren't on screen more, because they're by far the best part of the whole film, although Langton's role is a bit too obvious—from the moment she appears, you know how it ends. Where do we know her from? Melrose Place, of all places.
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