silly but enjoyable

Rating: Null/10 (22 April 2002)

Highly formulaic, often crude, but often very funny comedy begins in the midst of a professional football strike by high-priced prima donnas who lack the funds to support their lavish lifestyles. Hackman is a former coach recruited by a franchise team owner to get scab players to finish the season and try to lead the team to the playoffs. Broad comedy ensues as a group of zany ex-players are brought together to try and develop the chemistry needed to succeed. Obvious and goofy to say the least, but the cast is good, the characters are engaging, and the film is often very funny. Jones, as a speedy receiver with no hands, and Favreau as a demented linebacker, have some of the best comedic moments. **½