How could you actually like it? The movie makes no sense at all, I just don't get it. My sis loves it, and i keep watching it over and over again to see what the message is, to understand what the plot is about. But i just can't seem to grasp it, cause the acting is horrible and the jokes are stupid that are meant for two year olds to see. I get bored after the first twenty minutes. Don't buy it.
The Game Plan
(2007, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Kyra Sedgwick, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Madison Pettis)
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The Rock scores in cute (if predictable) comedy.
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for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Game Plan was written by Heather Boerner
Parents need to know that this cute family comedy features football violence and pratfalls. Lots of people, including young girls, fall and only get minor injuries, and a parent's death is addressed. Peyton runs away to find her father and ends up in some very mildly perilous situations (being left alone at a club, etc.). It's worth noting that although the film makes fun of the insane commercialism of football, it also mentions more than a dozen products, and plugs the Disney Channel and Elvis movies.
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- Families can talk about why kids want to see this movie -- because of the story, or because of Disney's marketing campaign? What usually makes you want to see a movie? Families can also discuss the importance of telling the truth and being generous. Why does Joe feel differently about his game after spending time with Peyton? And, parents, remind kids about why they need to stay with safe adults and not run off on their own, as Peyton does.
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What’s the Story?
NFL star Joe Kingman (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) thinks a lot of himself. He calls himself "the king," proudly displays his collection of trophies, and works hard to make sure everyone else loves him, too. He's also on the verge of having the biggest year in his career. As quarterback for the (fictional) Boston Rebels, he could take his team all the way to the championships this year. But when adorably doe-eyed and curly-haired Peyton (Madison Pettis) shows up at Joe's door announcing she's his daughter, Joe is thrust into a new role -- fatherhood. For a month, he has to figure out how to be a dad, prepare for the play-offs, and defend his way of life. But when Peyton gets seriously sick and returns home, can Joe go back to his playboy life? Does he even want to?
Is It Any Good?
What Disney always does well -- and what it does well here again -- is to create a world of safe adults in which kids can have their adventures. Peyton may have snuck away from home, but she's surrounded by mythic football players -- giant, harmless teddy bears whose worst qualities is their penchant for playing practical jokes on each other. The other thing Disney does perfectly in The Game Plan is squeeze every last bit of cute from every scene. The Rock clearly has fun with all of his character's funny faces, funny voices, and tantrums -- and so does the audience. There's so much that's genuinely adorable in this film that it's easy to overlook small problems like the predictable storyline and Pettis' limited acting abilities.
What's harder to forgive is the frequent product placement. The Game Plan pokes fun at athletes who all but plaster brands on their jerseys, but then it manages to showcase more than a dozen products. And then there's the nearly two-hour running time, which may make young kids a little fidgety. Still, this is a film with a great message. Joe learns to share -- share success, share his house, share his heart. And what child doesn't need to learn that lesson?
Movie Details
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Director: Andy Fickman
Run time: 115 minutes
Theatrical release: 09/27/2007, DVD release: 01/22/2008
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild thematic elements.
Run time: 115 minutes
Theatrical release: 09/27/2007, DVD release: 01/22/2008
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild thematic elements.
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This is an amazing movie!!! It is cleanly funny, and has great actors. It is very kid-friendly, and I would recommend it to anyone 8 and up.
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Me and my mom absolutely Love this movie. Its so nice.
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MY KIDS ABSOULUTLY LOVE THIS MOVIE!
They have watched it until I am like NOMORE..lol This is a great family movie! I liked it the First two times lol.
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This is one that the whole family can enjoy. These days it's really hard to find any movie that doesn't have any cussing in it, but this is one of them. No violence either. Probably the only reason this is rated PG is because of a slightly suggestive comment in the dialogue. But it's very subtle, so it's probably not worth mentioning.
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laughed,luaghed,laughed
I really enjoyed this movie it was great.Watched it with my son and grandson,it get's touching in parts ,but it does teach some things.very good movie,i would watch this over and over.thumbs up ROCK,AND THE LITTLE GIRL IS SO CUTE.YOU GOTTA SEE IT!!!!! VERY FUNNY!!
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look,listen and learn
I loved this movie,the rock was great once again,although it does have a messege and it hits the heart.Exspecially if your in the type of situtation. It is also funny.We laughed and then my grandson...when it got to that point had to tear up and go stairght to his daddy which has custody of him and hugged and kissed and had that tender moment.it was awesome. good job.
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Stupid is a mean word!
I loved this movie. It was very funny, if not predictable. There were some funny parts, like when the dad and his fellow teammates are watching basketball, and suddenly on the screen it says, "Welcome to the magical world of ponies!" Then the dad tries to change it but it gets to Hannah Montana. This movie is hilarious.
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a funny and cute movie
this was a really runny,clever and alright football movie with some football action and rude humor.so i whould reccomend you see it
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GOOD MOVIE!!
thiss movie was good Let any kid go see it its fine!!! also im 11 so it is fine I think any kid should go see IT!!
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I want to watch it for 5 minutes.
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can rock play daddy?????
i mean come on home much daady routine flicks am i gonna have to see in order to say o my god enough, but this was a bit different and had hearts but still come one. C+
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