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Bookmark this pageThe Game Plan (2007)
Director: Andy Fickman
Movie review
From Time Out London
Since Arnie’s been busy, Hollywood has been looking for a new family-friendly muscle-man. Vin Diesel failed in ‘The Pacifier’, so step up Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who can arch his eyebrows while looking large next to a child. The kid in question is precocious Peyton (Madison Pettis), who confronts Johnson’s quarterback star, claiming to be his daughter.Vaguely humorous clashes follow as Joe attempts to be a good dad for the cameras, leaves his child in a bar, or reels in horror as his suits are ruined. Things get soppy when the grumpy bear starts to mellow. The editing’s loose, and every scene runs a full minute longer than it should.
Still, Johnson’s amiable performance makes this watchable for the target audience; namely sporty daddies and spoiled little girls primed to assimilate their lives into the Disney brand. No shortage of product placement here.
Author: Anna Smith
Time Out London Issue 1959 March 5 – 11 2008
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- Megan said...
- Posted on Apr 02 2008 18:59 Isnt the whole point of a reiew to say what wou think of a film n half of these people said they haven't seen it ??? Anyway went to see it, it was ok i guess.
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- sarah said...
- Posted on Apr 02 2008 11:03 have not seen it yet ..... is it any gd?
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- matt said...
- Posted on Apr 01 2008 14:07 i might watch it todY IT LOOKS COL
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- Izzy said...
- Posted on Apr 01 2008 09:44 This Looks Like A Great Film And I Am Going To See It Today, I Really Think It Will Be Amazing And The Cast Must Of Worked Very Hard To Get It That Good, And I'm 12. (Not In Love With "The Rock" XD
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- grg5r said...
- Posted on Apr 01 2008 09:12 havent seen it shall i go
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- phoebe said...
- Posted on Apr 01 2008 01:37 This film was awsome I loved it you should so see it and the rock is great I love his name dwaine I think thats spelt right. LOL. X
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- zedi really zaid said...
- Posted on Mar 31 2008 18:27 its really good ive heard tho we'll hav 2 see abot dat but im gonna see it 2OMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! brill
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- meg cussans said...
- Posted on Mar 30 2008 11:13 grate movie way bettter than hsm
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- blikboots said...
- Posted on Mar 29 2008 09:22 are there any sane people, over the age of 10, who weren't just checking out the rock who have seen this film?
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- john said...
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 07:55
am gone 2 c it 2day XxDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD
cany wate mahn it looks gd - Report as inappropriate
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- Lou + Beth said...
- Posted on Mar 28 2008 09:48 Absolutely fabulous film!Maddison was adorable and the rock rocked!It is a must see movie
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- shannon said...
- Posted on Mar 25 2008 12:39 went to watch it on friday it was wikid i was crying at the end coz it was sad :( . The best film ive ever watched!! xx
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- courtney said...
- Posted on Mar 25 2008 12:20 this film was absolute great it was sad near the end but gets happy after ..... me and my 2 friends went to see it and we all said it was great and funny ..... you should go and watch it ...... madison was great at acting and so was the rock !!! bye
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- remy said...
- Posted on Mar 25 2008 09:24 the film was fab it was a litttle bit sad at the end though, it's funny,sad and happy. go and see it it is fab!!!!
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- Coopei said...
- Posted on Mar 24 2008 18:43 Saw this film on a flight to Canada, was just watching it to pass the time......but, its actually a pretty good film, def worth a watch!
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Cast & crew
Director: Andy Fickman
Cast: Madison Mason, Kyra Sedgwick, Roselyn Sanchez, The Rock full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Rated: U
Duration: 110 mins
UK Release: Mar 7 2008
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