Playing for KeepsMovie Reviews

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  • Must Go!
    Written December 10, 2012

    Playing For Keeps

    by RAMMEREL1

    A heart-warming story of a man who grows up right under his son's nose. Famous Scottish soccer player, George Dryer, is broke after his career takes a downturn. He returns to the States to be a father to his 10 year old son who he has parented in a few years. His ex is getting ready to remarry and he makes very good impressions on the moms and dads at his son's soccer practice; so much so that he becomes the coach.

    Without spoiling the ending, you will enjoy a view of a father and son relationship blossoming.

    Gerard Butler is his usual charming and handsome self and woman and men both will drool of his good looks and physique.

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  • So-so
    Written December 9, 2012

    Missed the goal

    by cmelo11

    This movie could have been really funny but definitely missed the goal. Gerard Butler makes a good retired soccer player and Catherine & Uma looked good. I am not sure if they could have made Jessica Biel look any more plan in this movie. But she still shined through.

    • 9 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 10, 2012

    Great Movie to watch in your free-time!

    by gusho90

    Gerard Butler does a great job in this movie! The doesn't have any incredible storyline but its simplicity makes it fun to watch. This is the best showcase for Gerard Butler's charm. Here he acts in a role that represents him a lot in his real life (I am kind of jealous :D).

    • 8 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written December 10, 2012

    Sad soccer mom/dad movie

    by ECKERMAN09

    Wow, this movie was sad and pathetic on so many levels. Terrible dad, hopeless man tramp, aged soccer moms looking to get some at every opportunity? Not what happens in our community. Ending...trite

    Come on Gerard....you can pick better scrips

    • 11 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written December 8, 2012

    Hated it!

    by mikyla.d

    This movie was probably one of the worst movies I have seen in a while. My family and I walked out. All it portrayed was sex and money. In the previews, it looked like a sweet, good themed movie, it was NOT like this at all! I do not recommend it for anyone! I was truly very disappointed!

    • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written December 13, 2012

    Playing for Keeps - no rating

    by mmargherini

    Unfortunately the theater it was playing in was shut down for repairs and wasn't aware of this until I got there, so I didn't get to see the movie. Requested a refund but they told me I had to go through Fandango and it appears you don't refund tickets, so my experience was not a positive one.

    • 6 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 10, 2012

    Playing For Keeps

    by never_enough

    A wonderful, charming and funny movie filled with pathos and, a the same time, with laughter. It is good, clean fun for the whole family and best of all it has a really happy ending for all.

    • 7 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written December 8, 2012

    It just wasn't a good movie

    by JAMoneyhun

    I love all the actors in this but the story line just couldn't make this movie entertaining. It was drawn out for too long and the chemistry was better with George and his flings than who was supposed to be the love of his life. Wait for it to come on tv in a few years so they can cut out the really boring parts.

    • 13 out of 24 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written December 17, 2012

    not impressed

    by pinkfifty

    Although I somewhat enjoyed seeing this movie, it is one I would have rather rented then wasted money on at the theater. Gerard Butler didn't even make it worth my time. I'm not a fan.

    • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • I'm In
    Written November 29, 2012
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    Written December 15, 2012
    by sarahhh

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ZDrabinov Nice having movie night inside my parents house again. and I watched Playing For Keeps with my father. Cute family film.

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jayboxcar Just watched the movie "playing for keeps" I feel awkwardly sad and yet happy.... But, mostly uncomfortable for watching this alone at home.

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