| THE REPLACEMENTS |
| Starring: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Jon Favreau, Jack Warden, Rhys Ifans, Michael Jace Director: Howard Deutch DVD Release Date: 11/28/2000 Underdogs become top dogs in this fun-filled, rough-and-fumble comedy that�s �the best football movie of the last few years� (Larry Stewart, Los Angeles Times). Keanu Reeves plays Shane Falco, a washed-out all-American QB who guides a team of misfits assembled by veteran coach Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman) to replace striking pro players. A motor-mouth receiver (Orlando Jones), a merciless linebacker (Jon Favreau), a nicotine-wired kicker (Rhys Ifans) and more line up alongside Falco for a drive to the playoffs. For sultry support, there�s cheerleader Annabelle Farrell (Brooke Langton) and her ex-stripper squad. �Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever,� Falco tells his team. It�s a game plan that works to perfection. |