A refreshing change from most "comedies"...

Rating: 8/10 (21 August 2000)

Judging by some of the other comments I've read, I must be one of the few who prefers actual humor and irony in my movies as opposed to the recent spate of over-raunchy jokes on bodily functions and obesity. I actually found "The Replacements" to be a solid, enjoyable comedy.
Sure, it's a bit formulaic. But it's less obtrusively offensive than most of the "innovative new comedies" which have been released recently. The sports scenes are solidly done, injecting the suspense which is often felt when watching actual games. Of course, given the status of the movie as a Hollywood flick it was bound to come out with the underdogs on top. Watching the team get there is half the fun.
Solid camraderie, fairly good characterization, actual humor (as opposed to "Ewwwwwww! *nervous laughter*"), and an excellent soundtrack all work together to make this a great, enjoyable film. Catch it at the theaters... at matinee, if possible, but it's still worth it for full price anywhere but California. One word, in closing:
Cheerleaders!