The Replacements Review |
by David N. Butterworth (Rating: 2.5/4) |
I could have sworn I remember seeing Keanu Reeves running around in a
football helmet before, but I couldn't find the likely film in his
filmography. Likewise, I could have sworn I remember seeing Gene Hackman
coaching a bunch of inept football players...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Bill Chambers |
Did the makers of The Replacements realize that Major League had already
been reinvented as a football movie, under the title Necessary Roughness ?
(So indiscreetly, in fact, that the former's sunglasses-wearing baseball
logo became a...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Chad Polenz |
It's pretty amazing that we, the movie-going public, will still plunk down
good money to watch a movie use the same story and the same jokes we've seen
countless times before. There isn't many original ideas to "The Replacements"
- a sports comedy...more |
The Replacements Review |
by David N. Butterworth |
I could have *sworn* I remember seeing Keanu Reeves running around
in a football helmet before, but I couldn't find the likely film in his
filmography. Likewise, I could have *sworn* I remember seeing Gene Hackman
coaching a bunch of inept football...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Michael Dequina |
Going into _The_Replacements_, one knows exactly what one is
going to see: a team of misfit football players comically getting their
act together for the big game, during which they enjoy their moment of
glory. And, indeed, the only real...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Bob Bloom |
The Replacements (2000) 1 1/2 stars out of 4. Starring Keanu Reeves,
Gene Hackman, Orlando Jones, Jon Favreau, Brooke Langton and Rhys Ifans.
Written by Vince McKewin. Directed by Howard Deutch. Rated PG-13. more |
The Replacements Review |
by Shannon Patrick Sullivan |
Directed by Howard Deutch. Screenplay by Vince McKewin. Starring Keanu
Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton. Running time: 119 minutes. Rated AA
by the MFCB. Reviewed on August 26th, 2000. more |
The Replacements Review |
by John Beachem |
Just like back in 1987, the players of the professional football league
(PFL?) are on strike. With only four games left in the season, and three
wins needed to make the playoffs, the owner of the Washington Sentinels
(Jack Warden) has decided to hire...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Chad Polenz |
The Replacements
It's pretty amazing that we, the movie-going public, will still plunk down
good money to watch a movie use the same story and the same jokes we've seen
countless times before. There isn't many original ideas to "The Replacements"
- a...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Max Messier |
filmcritic.com presents a review from staff member Max Messier.
You can find the review with full credits at
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The Replacements Review |
by Ross Anthony |
A formulaic, root for the underdogs, football, feel good film that feels
good. Late in the season the Washington Sentinels hire on "The Replacements"
to fill the swelled helmets of the pro's picketing for larger bottom lines.
Gene Hackman comes out of...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Laura Clifford |
It's late in the pro football season with the playoffs only games away when the
disgruntled, highly paid League players declare a labor strike against the team
owners. Washington Sentinels owner Edward O'Neil (Jack Warden) comes up with
his own solution...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Berge Garabedian |
Whoa! Neo is back and he's left the Matrix and his trademark expression
behind, with the intent of suiting up as the replacement football
quarterback in this fictionalized tale of a true-life event. What that
basically means is that replacement players...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Rose 'Bams' Cooper |
THE REPLACEMENTS (2000)
Rated PG-13; running time 114 minutes
Genre: Comedy
IMDB site: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0191397
Official site: http://www.the-replacements.com/
Written by:Vince McKewin
Directed by: Howard Deutch
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Gene...more |
The Replacements Review |
by Harvey S. Karten |
Reviewed by Harvey Karten
Warner Bros./Bel-Air Entertainment
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: Vince McKewin
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Jack Warden, Brooke
Langton, Jon Favreau, Rhys Ifans
Screened at: Sony Lincoln Square, NYC more |