Playing for Keeps (2012)

Playing for Keeps (2012) Movie Reviews

Cast: James Tupper, Abella Wyss, Grant Goodman, Grant Collins, Aidan Potter, Marlena Lerner, Iqbal Theba, Sean O'Bryan, Mike Martindale, Jason George, Emily Somers, Noah Lomax, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Uma Thurman, Dennis Quaid, Judy Greer, Jessica Biel, Gerard Butler

Director: Gabriele Muccino

Writer: Robbie Fox

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: 105 min.

Synopsis: Long past his soccer-playing heyday, George Dryer (Gerard Butler) is struggling financially and failing in his attempt to reconcile with his ex-wife, Stacie (Jessica Biel), and young son, Lewis (Noah Lomax). When Lewis' soccer team has an opening for a coach, George steps up. Not only is George a big hit with the children, but he also attracts lots of attention from some of the players' single and unhappily married mothers (Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones).

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  • Dec 08, 2012 02:59 pm

    Brad said: D

    There is not much here that entertains. More irritation than entertainment. For a "romantic comedy", it lacks both romance and comedy. Most characters are poorly developed. Big name actors are generally wasted. Thoroughly predictable.

  • Dec 20, 2012 12:37 am

    Peneflix said: D

    TRITE, TRIVIAL, TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!

  • Dec 20, 2012 12:38 am

    Peneflix said: D

    TRITE, TRIVIAL, TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!

  • Aug 05, 2013 12:22 am

    Betty said: C

    C- :Trite and meaningless film for theatre; it would be a great disappoint if I had to pay to view this flick.

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