Synopsis
A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown gives a stunning performance and forces the ageing coach to reevaluate his game plans and life. A new co-owner/president adds to the pressure of winning. The new owner must prove herself in a male dominated world.
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Cast
- Al PacinoTony D'Amato
- Cameron DiazChristina Pagniacci
- Jamie FoxxWillie Beamen
- Dennis QuaidJack 'Cap' Rooney
- James WoodsDr. Harvey Mandrake
- LL Cool JJulian Washington
- Aaron EckhartNick Crozier
- Matthew ModineDr. Ollie Powers
- Jim BrownMontezuma Monroe
- Lauren HollyCindy Rooney
- 75
Baltimore Sun
A kinetically charged gridiron drama that is enormous fun to watch. - 75
USA Today
Though there are helmets deeper than this movie, you do have to admire the level of screen showmanship . - 75
Philadelphia Inquirer
A turbocharged and pungently enjoyable take on the sport so many observers see - Stone, of course, included - as a reflection of the darker side of American life. - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
Features convincing, often soaring, performances by a savvy cast that must have gotten adrenaline shots administered by Stone himself. - 58
Portland Oregonian
Though intermittently entertaining, it's too long and rarely insightful in new or meaningful ways. - 50
Salon
Stone is an undeniably stylish director, and his talent for conveying intense emotion is well put to use here. But more often Stone's in-your-face technique is as exhausting as his steroid-enhanced players. - 50
Los Angeles Times
This energetic and diverting sports soap opera throws a few head fakes in the direction of an iconoclastic examination of the dark side of professional football. - 30
TNT RoughCut
Oliver Stone must learn that edgy photography does not substitute for a story with substance.