Odd Over-Achiever.

Rating: Null/10 (15 March 2002)

Films like "The Replacements" are not supposed to be good, but this is a major exception to the rule. Gene Hackman stars as a professional head football coach who must bring a rag-tag bunch of players together to win during a players' strike. The film is somewhat based on the NFL Strike which took place in 1987 when replacements suited up for three weeks. The ensemble cast is good as Keanu Reeves and a very attractive Brooke Langton make stand-out performances. Orlando Jones (the guy from the 7-Up commercials) adds a load of laughs as well. An enjoyable little film. 4 stars out of 5.