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The Game Plan (2007)

Director: Andy Fickman

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From Time Out New York

Following in the testosterone-sculpted footsteps of Vin Diesel and the Governator, former WWE champ Dwayne Johnson tackles a Disney romp about a tyke-challenged muscleman. Fans of the Rock’s comic chops and considerable Samoan charm might be tickled by his turn as an egocentric quarterback suddenly confronted with an eight-year-old daughter he unwittingly fathered. But this Hail Mary pass at a pro-football family comedy fumbles logic and reason for the sake of sass attacks and trumped-up kiddie trauma.

Author: Stephen Garrett

Time Out New York Issue 627: October 4–10, 2007

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The Game Plan

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Director: Andy Fickman

Cast: Madison Mason, Kyra Sedgwick, Roselyn Sanchez, The Rock full cast

Genre(s): Comedy

Rated: PG

Duration: 110 mins


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