Keanu Reeves,
Gene Hackman,
Orlando Jones,
Jon Favreau,
Brooke Langton
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The 1987 National Football League players' strike inspired this sports-themed comedy. The Washington Sentinels are one of the strongest teams in pro football -- until contract negotiations break down ... read more
Directed by: Howard Deutch
Release Date: August 11, 2000
Keywords:
sports,
gene hackman,
keanu reeves,
sports movie,
football movies,
Gene Hackman ,
Keanu Reeves ,
Jon Favreau ,
Orlando Jones
DVD Release Date: November 28, 2000
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May 11, 2008An interesting sports movie which somehow survives Keanu Reeves. Gene Hackman makes it well worth the time.
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February 26, 2012One of the worst things I have ever had the misfortune of watching. Cliche writing, terrible acting, this movie gets very little right.
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October 1, 2011Not so much a sports movie but rather a sports fantasy fried in buckets of greasy charm. Still watchable but only just.
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January 10, 2010I'm not a huge fan of sports movies in general, but this was semi-descent. It's kind of so wacky that you almost can't enjoy it on some level. The cast worked good together and I actually think that it's one of Keanu Reeves best performances.
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January 6, 2009"Every athlete dreams of a second chance. These men lived it."
The film has an expected storyline, a sportsmovie as it is. But it is also a very warmhearted story about a bunch of scabs who get a shot in the NFL.
Some of the scenes are very funny, for example the cheerleader au... read more -
July 8, 2008Much like people have said, it is very formulaic, but has it's own weird appeal and is still fairly enjoyable. Of course, it does have its moments of dumbness, but oh well.
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April 7, 2008Its not great but that wasn't its purpose, its only purpose was to give the viewers a movie to spend a really good time. Maybe the acting is not the best but it's convincing enough. This was a good sports movie, enjoyable and entertaining.
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March 28, 2008Shane Falco: I wish I could say something classy and inspirational, but that just wouldn't be our style.
[pause while everybody is in the huddle]
Shane Falco: Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever.
Last night I reviewed Nothing to Lose, while watching it on TV. To... read more -
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Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
January 1, 2000
Lawrence Terenzi, Mr. Showbiz
An agreeably and unapologetically lightweight late-summer blockbuster.
January 1, 2000
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
Don't be fooled. The movie is bad -- very, very bad. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
While there's plenty in this movie that's mildly funny, The Replacements is nothing more than a high school romp. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
A new low in the career of director Howard Deutch. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune
A soggy comedy.
January 1, 2000
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
Often entertaining despite itself, thanks mostly to a screenful of surprisingly engaging performances.
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today
Plenty of red meat here but also so much script rot that both ought to be recalled by the FDA.
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Just like a low-budget football comedy, only with money. Full Review
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