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Inspired by the too-ludicrous-to-be-believed National Football League strike of 1987, Howard Deutch's THE REPLACEMENTS follows a team of scab players as they fill in for the r...Read more
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This is a very funny movie! Great for football fans!
I really liked the insider look at NFL football. Although it is a funny twist, it is loosely based on the real replacements that played when there was an NFL strike. There m...Read more
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Awesome movie! A sports comedy classic!
fantastically funny movie. Definetely a classic sports film... One of the best football films in my opinion. Takes a bad situation and turns it into a comedy! Read more

The Replacements (DVD, 2009)

Howard Deutch, Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman|Theatrical release: 2000 | Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)

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Inspired by the too-ludicrous-to-be-believed National Football League strike of 1987, Howard Deutch's THE REPLACEMENTS follows a team of scab players as they fill in for the real pros. Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman), a compassionate and dedicated coach, is rehired by the owner of the Washington Sentinels to pull together a new crew in order to finish off the season and keep the stadium filled. This includes a safety who is on work release, a lightning-quick wide receiver with bricks for hands, a deranged linebacker-SWAT team member, a chain-smoking Welsh kicker, and Shane Falco (Keanu Reeves), a former college quarterback who lost his chance at the big time after a disastrous Sugar Bowl appearance. The newly formed squad must learn to set aside its differences if it is to win three out of four games and make it to the playoffs. Along the way, Falco finds himself harassed by the Sentinels' star quarterback, Eddie Martel, as well as falling in love with the team's head cheerleader, Annabelle (Brooke Langton). A final showdown against the strike-breaking reigning champions gives McGinty and Falco one last chance at redemption. Deutch's lighthearted comedy is greatly aided by Hackman and Reeves's surprisingly sincere performances.

Product Details
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 883929091591

Additional Details
Genre:Sports/Recreation
Format:DVD
Region:Region 1

Credits
Director:Howard Deutch
Leading Role:Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman
eBay Product ID: EPID78426489
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"...[Hackman and Reeves] both give smooth performances and the supporting cast is superb....Good, unpretentious fun..."
Movieline's Hollywood Life - Stephen Farber (09/01/2000)

"...It's a kick to watch Keanu acting silly....And score one for the Sentinel cheerleaders....You've never seen a halftime like this..."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (08/31/2000)

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This is a very funny movie! Great for football fans!

Created: 12/01/11
I really liked the insider look at NFL football. Although it is a funny twist, it is loosely based on the real replacements that played when there was an NFL strike. There may be another strike soon, so it is timely. The best part of the movie is that it shows the difference between playing a sport with true heart and playing it for the almighty dollar. The characters interact well. It has some great football footage & excellent music to go with it. Especially good is the "I Will Survive" parts that had us laughing hysterically. I bought it because I had only caught bits & pieces of it on TV & it looked good. I'm sooo glad I got it. The whole family enjoyed it & I'm sure we'll watch it again soon. Football fans will LOVE it! I don't watch movies as often as the rest of the family (I'm the wife/Mom), but I truly enjoyed this one.
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Awesome movie! A sports comedy classic!

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Created: 19/10/11
fantastically funny movie. Definetely a classic sports film... One of the best football films in my opinion. Takes a bad situation and turns it into a comedy!
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Damn funny

Created: 07/12/09
If you like smart ass people and football together then there is no other movie out there that will provide both.
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Love this movie!

Created: 31/12/10
The story line in this movie is very easy to follow. It really shows how when people get together how they can work as a team even though they all come from different places and backgrounds.
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The Replacements DVD

Created: 19/11/10
This is one of my husband’s favorite movies. It's a good movie where the underdog comes out on top. In today’s world we need all the good feeling movies we can find.
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