A two point conversion!

Rating: 8/10 (1 August 2000)

Just like in football, you know when they are going to do the two point conversion, and as with this movie, you know what the basic plot outline is. But when the two point conversion works in Football, as in this movie, its exciting and fun to watch. You don't expect it to work, but it does.
I saw the premier on the 27th and wanted to wait till a few days later before I write a review. I wanted to let my thoughts on the film settle a little. I loved this movie, it was a lot funnier than I thought it would be. While some of the acting was a little over the top, it usually worked. The acting by Hackman was great. Then again, when is Hackman not great.
The attitude towards the striking players was a little shocking, but I felt it was right on target. The romance was a little lame, but it was kept a little light by some clever comments. Is this the funniest or best sports movie I have ever seen? No! But it is a very entertaining and fun movie that I would pay to see again. I gave this movie an 8 out of a possible 10.