http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx I’ve been reading a few reviews for THE GAME PLAN, and I have to say I’m amazed. Almost every critic out there is ripping it apart for being overly predictable and recycled. Um, hello, did anyone notice that this is a Disney family movie about an athlete with a cute kid? It screams predictability. Disney isn’t the Mecca of family movies for nothing, people. When the formula works, they stick to it. And I must admit, it actually works this time. I was a little afraid of seeing THE GAME PLAN. I, too, am a person who hates seeing the same movie over and over again. I thought it was simply going to be a silly story with an abundance of sight gags, sappy message moments, and an ending we all knew was coming before the end of the first act. Well, it is a silly story with all that stuff, but there is something about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that makes this story a little more interesting. No, it’s not his impressive biceps (though seeing them plastered on the screen every once in awhile didn’t hurt). Johnson is actually a decent comedic presence. If you’ve seen BE COOL, you know what I mean. The man may be physically suited to play the action hero, but his strong suit is definitely as the comedic hero. The combination of his on screen charm with the adorable Madison Pettis makes for an enjoyable two hours at the movies. Johnson is Joe “The King” Kingman, quarterback for the Boston Rebels. He’s so much into himself that you might mistake him for Terrell Owens, but Joe’s a sweet guy on the inside. We find this out when a little girl named Peyton (no, not after Manning or Walter) shows up at his door claiming to be his daughter. After he gets over the shock of having an eight year old, Joe quickly turns into Dad, even if he doesn’t do it so well right off the bat. After a month of ruining his apartment, bedazzling his MVP football, dressing up his bulldog, and getting him to be in her ballet recital, Peyton has made Joe into a sweeter, gentler, badass football player. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx#1575 I agree with this guy. People, you cant critique these movies like you would adult movies, the audiences aren't looking for dramatic plot lines or great actor dialouge, they are looking for a movie that the kids will love and they wont be overly bored through. Jackedunl http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx#1575 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:18:52 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx#1593 THIS IS THE FUNNIES T MOVIE I HAVE SEEN IN ALONG TIME. EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS ONE. REALLY GREAT . WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx#1593 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:29:36 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx#2256 i think i might be interested in this one even tho its not really my typical type of interest brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/01/THE-GAME-PLAN-Not-As-Bad-As-Youd-Think.aspx#2256 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:46:27 GMT