Underdogs become top dogsiin this fun-filled, rough-and-fumble comedy that’s "the best football movie of theilast few years" (Larry Stewart, Los Angles Times). Keanu Reeves plays Shane Falco,ia washed-out all-American QB who guidesia team of misfits assembled byiveteran coach Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman)ito replace striking pro players. A motormouth receiver (Orlando Jones),ia merciless linebacker (Jon Favreau),ia nicotine-wired kicker (Rhys Ifans) andimore line up alongside Falco foria driveito theiplayoffs. For sultry support, there’s cheerleader Annabelle Farrell (Brooke Langton) andiher ex-stripper squad. "Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever," Falco tells his team. It’sia game plan that worksito perfection. |