Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Keanu Reeves | ... | Shane Falco | |
Gene Hackman | ... | Jimmy McGinty | |
Brooke Langton | ... | Annabelle Farrell | |
Orlando Jones | ... | Clifford Franklin | |
Faizon Love | ... | Jamal | |
Michael Taliferro | ... | Andre (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro) | |
Ace Yonamine | ... | Fumiko | |
Troy Winbush | ... | Walter Cochran | |
David Denman | ... | Brian Murphy | |
Jon Favreau | ... | Bateman | |
Michael Jace | ... | Wilkinson | |
Rhys Ifans | ... | Nigel Gruff | |
Gailard Sartain | ... | Pilachowski | |
Art LaFleur | ... | Banes | |
Brett Cullen | ... | Eddie Martel |
A comedy based on the 1987 professional football players' strike. Gene Hackman plays the coach of the team, Jack Warden is the owner, Brett Cullen is the All-Pro quarterback that goes on strike and Keanu Reeves is the "scab" who replaces the star QB. Written by Anonymous
This movie was made purely for entertainment. What a breath of fresh air. With all the extremely dramatic, be it important, films being made lately (Life is Beautiful,etc), it's nice to watch a film that is just entertaining. The supporting cast was amazing, as an ensemble they worked together as a team should. And Keanu Reeves gave a wonderful performance - he is often under appreciated as an actor because he is attractive - but he gave a solid performance. Gene Hackman was good - that goes without saying, but I think this is the first time I've ever seen him portray a character I actually liked.
If you enjoy a good laugh, this a movie you would likely enjoy.