Playing for Keeps

  • 2012


MOVIE IS romantic predictable uncomfortably disastrous irresistible
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3 % Rotten
$ 30 Million
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Positive Reviews 9
Negative reviews 59
Average Rating 1.8/5
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2.0
The film is a bedroom farce without the farce, a fish out of water comedy on sun cracked lake bed, a story of fatherly redemption that barely gets pas .. Av Club
3.0
But Playing for Keeps takes place in a tonally incoherent universe, constantly shifting between rom com farce and mawkish family drama. EW
2.5
The film makes the reason for that obvious in the fullness of time, and it should be obvious to you as youre watching, but I suppose it ventures into .. Rogerebert
2.0
Since theres little here thats refreshing aside from Lomaxs work as Lewis its not hard to guess how things will turn out between George and Stacie. Common Sense Media
1.5
A modestly affecting reconciliation drama wrapped in a so so sports movie by way of a misogynistic romantic comedy, Playing for Keeps cant stop trippi .. Variety
1.5
It is perplexing as to how such an unambitious, paint by numbers work got made. Austin Chronicle
2.0
But everyone involved deserves a script with more wit, originality and sense of purpose. Time Out
0.6
To bring you up to speed on sentimental sports centric weepies circa Oscar season 2012, Clint Eastwoods withered major league scout may have had troub ..
1.3
An undistinguished, impact free watch checker that will soon be vaguely distracting transatlantic travelers who forgot to carry on their iPads.
1.5
Seemingly designed chiefly to lionise the irresistible masculinity of producer star, Gerard Butler, the movies lack of commitment to consistent charac .. Screen Daily
2.5
On the flipside, the rom com/chick flick is way too formulaic, cliched and predictable for your liking. ETimes (TOI)
2.5
Only one of these strands is any good, and its the least likely one. Vulture
2.0
He drew winning performances from Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness and Seven Pounds, and he does equally skillful work with Butler in this movie .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Watching this all too predictable romantic comedy/drama, my overwhelming thought was this: Given all the great filmmakers and film projects that cant ..
1.0
That isnt exactly the highest bar to hurdle but Playing For Keeps is so thoroughly rotten that it never comes close to clearing it. E Film Critic
2.5
Technically this is where the comedy is supposed to come from, but the caricatures are so clumsy that its more of a nails on blackboard experience.
2.5
But its the best showcase for his charm that Butler has ever had. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Silver Linings Playbook is the prime example of a film that reflects real life while simultaneously indulging in the fantasies we expect at the cinepl .. Ny Daily News
2.5
Playing for Keeps is more of the same, though strictly speaking its less a romantic comedy than a tangled mess: A sports comeback story, a family reco .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
A lack of depth to the characters makes you feel indifferent towards them.
4.5
Ill long be haunted by Dennis Quaids manic performance as a palm greasing dad who seems to be under the influence of bath salts ... Village Voice
1.9
All those kids on the set, those long game sequences and the stars determination to play safe and sweet and nice robbed Keeps of its potential. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Its inert and forgettable with too little buoyancy to keep it afloat with so many bigger and more substantive motion pictures surrounding it. ReelViews
2.0
Playing for Keeps has moments where its intent as a human story of yearning and regret is visible, but it takes a considerable effort to find, forcing .. Blu Ray
2.0
A retired soccer star from Scotland (Gerard Butler), bumming around the Virginia suburb where his ex wife (Jessica Biel) and young son have landed, tr .. Chicago Reader
1.9
This is simply a groan inducing comedy of errors about an accidental lothario mixed with a transparently predictable look at an irresponsible man forc .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
About the best thing to be said for this movie...is that it doesnt costar Katherine Heigl.
1.9
Gerard Butlers irresistible brogue, an ensemble cast of veterans and a promising young actor cant keep an artificial and formulaic rom com from sinkin .. Usa Today
1.0
As this thing played out, I wondered how all of this talent got attached to such wretched cinematic excrement. News Review
2.0
Even the usually reliable Dennis Quaid flounders as a fellow parent in a film that is at least slickly put together but is ultimately a sheer waste of .. Radio Times
1.0
As the old saying goes, Well, thats two hours of my life Ill never get back..Time is precious. Screen It
2.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
1.0
Offensively stupid when it isnt tepid and vapid, Playing for Keeps combines the worst of ABC Family drama and Cinemax late night naughty ish ness. The Wrap
1.0
There are also some minor but noticeable plot holes and the films patchy tone is hard to endure. Whats perhaps most difficult to understand about Play .. View London
2.5
Half the actors realize theyre in a bit of Hollywood fluff, but others deliver emotional performances worthy of a serious drama. News Day
0.6
One of those movies that comes straight from the heart the heart of the hack screenwriters manual that pushes formulaic structure to cover up a lack o .. New York Post
2.0
Aug 15, 2011 12:21 IST Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz says she would like to work in Bollywood but finds it too tough for herself. Hindustan Times
2.0
Romantic comedies normally have laugh out loud moments, but here setup after setup falls flat. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Not only is it not funny and not particularly romantic, it treats women like idiots. Az Central
2.0
But style can be a risky thing in a movie like this, which aspires above all to inoffensiveness. Npr
0.0
It is truly baffling that all the talented, acclaimed actors involved actually read this script and then agreed to devote their time to this movie, es .. Star Tribune
2.5
This will leave many viewers unengaged, but may not be a disadvantage for its core audience. Star Tribune
1.9
Yet it unspools as a family reconciliation drama that doesnt sit well amidst all the broad levity. Toronto Star
3.0
At the end of this embarrassing movie, you feel that the director has not only wasted the talents of half a dozen good actors, but has also wasted vas .. Emanuellevy
0.0
This is Hollywood assembly line product aimed at the lowest common denominator: a film with rocks for brains and a weird case of attention deficit syn .. Daily Mail
2.0
A predictable tale of redemption, Playing for Keeps is a lacklustre comedy drama inspired by the real life experiences of screenwriter Robbie Fox and .. Flim List
5.3
It wont be up for any Oscars, nor will it score points for originality, but its harmless enough fare for its target audience. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
It appears to be an empty headed piffle of a film about a dashing former professional soccer star coaching his sons team and having affairs with an as .. Detroit News
0.6
The recession proof entertainment industry is one of Americas most durable ones, and I know were supposed to buy American.But what did P.T. Barnum say Groucho Reviews
3.1
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2.5
Like undercooked leftovers, it makes you wish they had spent a little more time getting some heat into it. Maki At The Movies
2.5
Its comforting to know that American culture has progressed to where soccer routinely joins baseball, football and basketball as a backdrop for forget .. Kansas City
1.9
The films chief defense is utter mediocritya forgettable blandness that makes the film more pathetic than offensive. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
If the roles are thankless ones, at least the performers give them some added verve. Dustin Put Man
1.0
Too bad its in an otherwise plodding story unscathed by either originality or wit or any novel or even interesting insight into the human condition, e .. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
Director Gabriele Muccino cant decide whether Robbie Foxs script should be played as sex farce or heart tugging romance and splitting the difference i .. Sltrib
1.3
The only thing worse than a romantic comedy that isnt funny is a romantic comedy that is neither romantic nor funny.
1.5
Playing for Keeps asks difficult questions like these but provides no satisfying answers. The Ooh Tray
1.5
Despite a cast full of recognizable and in some cases talented people, this is a predictable piece of romantic comedy fluff that just goes through the .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
Another exercise in heres the woman you belong with and well just delay the inevitable for 90 minutes before you stop her from getting on that plane. Jam! Movies
2.5
A former soccer star played by Gerard Butler, broke and reduced to coaching a youth team in the DC suburbs, fends off sort of a horde of randy soccer .. East Bay Express
1.5
If done properly, these movies can be a lot of fun, and fitting into a prescribed formula actually works for them. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
For fans of football, or just good cinema, Playing For Keeps proves to be a celluloid own goal. The National
2.5
Soccer moms will find eye candy Gerard Butler good to look at if they can stay awake through his movie. Tri City Herald
1.3
Fox hasnt penned a script since 1993s So I Married an Axe Murderer, and he apparently hasnt left his home, either ... Boston Phoenix
0.5
An own goal shambles of bland characterization, comic shtick, exes still in love clichs and lazy implausibilities, Playing For Keeps plays down to the .. Vue Weekly
3.0
A pretty terrific and good looking cast performs a full on charm offensive against a weak screenplay in the soccer comedy Playing for Keeps to no avai .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
1.3
The only thing Playing for Keeps teaches us is: Guys, forget the bars and nightclubs. Soccer moms are where the action is. Miami
0.0
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1.0
Sometimes films dont look too promising from the outset, but then proceed to pleasantly surprise you. Hey U Guys
2.0
This inoffensive but formulaic romantic comedy squanders away the talents of its sexy cast by trapping them in such a predictable script. Rajeev Masand
2.0
Playing for Keeps wants to run and kick feel good moments through the goalposts, but it limps and wheezes from the opening faceoff until its final whi .. MSN Movies
2.0
Sadly, a smattering of heart warming moments fails to redeem what is ultimately a disastrous offside shot at a rom com.If you enjoyed The Ugly Truth a .. Iol Co Za
2.0
Thats because while the substance is slight, the cast is something of an all star affair. Birmingham Mail
1.5
Instead hes given the opportunity to be a better father by coaching Lewis soccer team. Digital Journal
1.5
Its supposed to be funny, but theres something about it thats just sad. American Profile
2.0
Unfortunately for Butler it is another romantic comedy that misses the mark and does not score. Jo Reviews
3.0
Theres absolutely no reason to waste time playing around with Playing for Keeps. Movies About
1.5
Quite simply, what we have here is a romantic comedy that is neither. Ladue News
2.0
While this is a good starting point, the film gets bogged down in sexual trysts that should be funny but arent.Judy Greer is the one bright spot. Patheos
1.5
No matter what kind of drab, derivative fluff you prefer, this exceptionally toothless comedy has something to offer. ScreenAnarchy
1.5
Yet this isnt remarkable because all the characters and their motivations are banal at best and half drawn at worst, leading to the question: why didn .. Movies With Butter
1.3
At least Playing for Keeps does a service for the late Rodney Dangerfield. His Ladybugs is no longer the worst movie about a youth soccer coach. Planit North West
1.5
Playing For Keeps unfolds like a metaphorical deconstruction of his charms: a meandering, formulaic look at a former sports star confronted by an unce .. Cele Buzz



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