The Replacements Reviews

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 http://www.filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/2a460f93626cd4678625624c007f2b46/964fc1a61a259d6d882569380006014c?OpenDocument more

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