Playing for KeepsMovie Reviews


  • So-so Based on 4,206 reviews
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  • Oh No!
    Written December 8, 2012

    Terrible Movie

    by hoytpa

    This was a terrible movie. I was very disappointed with this film and my wife and I walked out due to the crude material. It has multiple sexual references / situations / scenes. None of this was portrayed in the trailers, so it came as a shock to us. I would not recommend wasting your time and money on this film. Big disappointment.

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  • Go
    Written December 16, 2012

    Playing For Keeps

    by alanbige

    I liked 'PFK' a lot. Very simple. Quite well done. Happy-ending predictable. I find nothing wrong with that if the project is well crafted and fun as this one is. However, if you know it's going to have a happy ending going in, it can cut down on your enjoyment. Therefore, I don't think you should read a film review -- even a lousy review like this one -- until AFTER you've seen the movie... or not at all. The little kid is terrific. The kid-soccer coverage is fun and well edited. The music is well done and well thought out, particularly the piece that runs with the end credits. Every one of the cast did a fine job -- particularly Gerard, Biels and Quaid. It looks like everyone had a fun time making the movie. That came through for me. I would not pay more than $5 or$6 to see it -- candy, soda, popcorn included. The Shreveport, LA locations look great with the wide, digital projection and super multi-plex sound. It makes sense to wait for the DVD. Have fun. Thanks. ae

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  • No
    Written December 20, 2012

    TRITE, TRIVIAL, TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!

    by Peneflix

    The director, writers, producers must have suffered a meteoric meltdown to think that this sophomoric drivel qualifies as entertainment. An ageing, once renown soccer player, "George" (Gerard Butler) returns to a town of desperate housewives (Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta Jones, Judy Greer), to reconnect with his ten-year-old son, "Lewis" (an enchanting Noah Lomax)) and ex-wife, "Stacie" (Jessica Biel). Predictability ensues: ups and downs of a father/son relationship; out-of-work George tackles the challenges of coaching a beleaguered, winless, little league soccer team, hoping to garnish the esteem and affection of Lewis (and still loved ex-wife, Stacie)...

    ONE & 1/2 STARS!

    ***For more reviews please visit peneflix(dot)com!!!

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  • So-so
    Written December 10, 2012

    Not worth full admission

    by clearfreak

    I'd wait until it comes out on video or at a less expensive theatre. You knew where the story line went, Catherine Zeta-Jones delivered a "forgettable" performance! Dennis Quaid was annoying.

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  • No
    Written December 10, 2012

    Great of Gerard Butler and boy, everyone else seemed miscast

    by firedep

    Great acting by Gerard Butler and boy. Jessica Beil was believable but completely boring. Dennis Quaid and Uma Thurman seemed completely miscast, and their characters were stupid - they seemed very out of place in these roles. I am a big romantic comedy fan, but this left me very disappointed. I'm afraid I cannot recommend to others. :(

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  • So-so
    Written December 8, 2012

    Playing For Keeps Review

    by allinsmith

    Went to the first showing on the day it was released. This movie hyped a romantic story about redemption and love with what looked like a lot of humor added in. I took my wife to see this and about a quarter to half way in, we looked at each other to see if we were going to walk out and get our money back. What I saw was a man chasing cougars while trying to straighten out his life. Normally I don't pay attention to other peoples reviews, but this one is probably one to rent when it comes out on dvd rather than pay to see it in the theater if your going to watch it at all..

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  • Must Go!
    Written December 9, 2012

    Heartwarming and fun movie

    by tvcsunny06

    This movie was even better than I had hoped for. The main focus was his relationship with his son and Gerard Butler acted his part so well I could feel his pain and his joy. I wasn't the only one because there was alot of laughter, a few tears and even clapping during this movie. It was a very heartwarming movie with some characters and relationships that people can relate to. So go go go and enjoy!

    • 12 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  • Go
    Written December 8, 2012

    playing for keeps

    by underpar1162

    didnt like the ending ... only reason not a must go and just a go..... once he found out that she dumped the other guy... he should have called espn and tell them he is on his way...

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  • Oh No!
    Written December 9, 2012

    Playing for keeps

    by lauriebuf

    I brought my 12 year old daughter to this movie because she plays soccer and I thought it would be a good soccer inspiring movie. I was very wrong! Instead, it was all about moms throwing themselves at the "ex-soccer player" coach and the coach trying to get his ex wife back all the while sleeping with the players mothers and disappointing his son. It was actually very disgusting. For the life of me I don't understand why Hollywood feels the need to drowned family movies with "adults behaving badly" substance. Are the writers just so desperate for material that this crap is the only thing they can come up with? Even the all star cast can't save this movie. Don't waste your money! Instead stay home and rent "Rudy" or "Remember the Titans" if your looking for a sports inspiring movie like I was.

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  • No
    Written December 18, 2012

    Crazy Suburban Mothers

    by imara90

    With a cast like this I expected way more from this movie and I was wholly underwhelmed. Gerard jumps from bed to bed with all the crazy suburban wives yet we're still supposed to root for him to get back together with his ex-wife? No thank you! I would definitely pass on this movie disguised as a romance.

    • 12 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  • Go
    Written December 9, 2012

    Outstanding Romantic/Comedy/Drama -Great Date Night

    by The Tobemann

    The previews looked pretty straightforward, and I wasn't expecting too much, but the wife wanted to go, so...well, you know how that goes. Anyway, great movie! Best Gerard Butler performance since 300. Chemistry with Beal was great, and for once they got the kid (Noah) right! The bond between the kid and Butler grew ever more salient as the movie progressed, and the kid was just fantastic--and he was a cute kid. So many times Hollywood gets these lame-looking doofuses to be the kids of two, good-looking parents, and we're always like--how could that dumbass-looking piece of crap come from those two nice-looking parents?

    This is Jessica Biel's finest work as well. More often than not she communicated much of what she felt through her face, and especially her eyes...without overacting. She owned that role, and you could just feel how torn she was between choosing true love or choosing what was safe.

    Great entertainment! Good values promoted. Guys, take your wives.

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  • Must Go!
    Written December 12, 2012

    A great movie for the holiday

    by sms2300

    This is a movie for those who believe that miracles can still happen. It has a great cast and the story line is one that keeps you wishing that the movie never ends. To those who believe that everyone needs a second chance, then this is the movie to see.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written December 11, 2012

    So-So movie

    by luvstainless

    Typical story line. Won't be any awards for this movie or actors here. Better to wait for dvd on this one. These actors should be able to find better work than this.

    • 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written December 7, 2012

    PLAYING FOR KEEPS IS ADORABLE!

    by dianethefan

    THIS IS A GREAT, HEARTWARMING FILM LOADED WITH A WONDERFUL CAST. IT IS FUNNY, ROMANTIC, SWEET AND GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. FANTASTIC PERFORMANCES BY BOTH GERARD BUTLER AND JESSICA BIEL. GO SEE IT!
    Diane from Chicago

    • 26 out of 47 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written December 17, 2012

    Playing for Keeps

    by Nimrod

    The storyline was unfortunately not very original and the excessive horn dog divorcee women was a little over the top. However, seeing Gerard Butler without a shirt was worth the price of admission.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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dave_nBusterz Playing for Keeps was such a cute movie ♥

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andreaavaleriee Playing for keeps was the cutest movie

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karlangel_rocks I watched "Playing for Keeps", shown years ago, starring Gerard Butler. Good Father's day movie. The kid actor was good. Moved me to tears.

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victhomas23_ Playing For Keeps was such a good movie !!!

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