Two thumbs up - it'll hold your attention and make you laugh.

Rating: Null/10 (13 August 2000)

Having seen a lot of sports movies, I wasn't sure if this film was going to be different or not. On some levels it was, and on other levels, it was formulaic and (somewhat) predictable. This didn't make it any less enjoyable, as it held my attention for the full length of the film. Since all the other reviews detail the plot, I'll dispense with a plot synopsis and tell you that it was a good film, even with the excessive language. I took my 12 year old son with me to see it (PG-13) and it's every bit a PG-13 film. The Puke scene in the huddle had us laughing as only a kid watching a puke scene could laugh! If you take "The Longest Yard", "The Bad News Bears", and a couple of other good sports flicks, you have "The Replacments". The comedy kept us laughing, and you find yourself rooting for these wannabe professional football players. I found myself tapping my foot with the soundtrack music (BTO - "Takin' Care of Business" appropriately came blasting out when the team finally started clicking as a team). It is entertaining, and I found myself wincing at some of the hits on the field. "Scary Movie"? FORGET IT. This film is a much, much better way to spend a couple of hours. Pony up your money to see it. Out of 10 I'd give it a solid 8.