The Replacements
Underdogs become top dogs in this fun-filled, rough-and-fumble comedy that's "the best football movie of the last few years" (Larry Stewart, Los Angles Times).
Keanu Reeves plays Shane Falco, a washed-out all-American QB who guides a team of misfits assembled by veteran coach Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman) to replace striking pro players. A motormouth receiver (Orlando Jones), a merciless linebacker (Jon Favreau), a nicotine-wired kicker (Rhys Ifans) and more line up alongside Falco for a drive to the playoffs. For sultry support, there's cheerleader Annabelle Farrell (Brooke Langton) and her ex-stripper squad. "Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever," Falco tells his team. It's a game plan that works to perfection.
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A Little Gem - Ilania
Director Howard Deutch made a most entertaining movie. The movie starts with Gene Hackman and Jack Warden acting so well together. Keanu Reeves is very good. So are the other members of the "Replacement" Football team such as Jon Favreau, and the cheer-leading dancers headed by Brooke Langton a promising young actress who plays her part quite well.Good Fun - mikexx
No, its not academy award material (hey, its got Canoe Reeves!) and the story is as obvious as it is cliched (that's clich-ay-ed!) but its an OK fun ride. There are WAYYYYY worse movies out there. This is no Friday Night Lights (which is a very good movie, but rather disturbing in the whole "they take their football seriously, don't they?" aspect), which is a good thing. And the "pain heals" line is absolutely a classic!!!
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A Little Gem - Ilania
Director Howard Deutch made a most entertaining movie. The movie starts with Gene Hackman and Jack Warden acting so well together. Keanu Reeves is very good. So are the other members of the "Replacement" Football team such as Jon Favreau, and the cheer-leading ...Good Fun - mikexx
No, its not academy award material (hey, its got Canoe Reeves!) and the story is as obvious as it is cliched (that's clich-ay-ed!) but its an OK fun ride. There are WAYYYYY worse movies out there. This is no Friday Night Lights (which is a very good movie, ...