Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Adrian B — 04 Apr 2013

Easy storyline and lack of elements to make us feel sympathy for the main character.

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Adrian B on 04 Apr 2013.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Angie C (216) on 14 Dec 2013

A cute movie. Predictable, but worth a watch and well done. Love Gerard Butler…

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I understand why people don't love this film but I can't help but enjoy it one of the only films I can come back to time and time again…

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By Steve M (1,420) on 04 Jan 2014

Not a horrible movie, it was pretty good. It had its funny moments but overall it was a cute movie…

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By Jonathan P (1,108) on 08 Oct 2014

I greatly enjoyed this movie - it was sweet, touching and funny! :) And Gerard Butler is in it which is always a plus! :)…

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By Hannah J (122) on 07 Nov 2014

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By Taylor W (372) on 05 Dec 2013

I really thought the bounty hunter was gerald worst role but I was wrong. this is about as dumb as who takes who to the dance episodes on tv…

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By Vivin M (150) on 28 Feb 2014

While the cast headed by Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Judy Greer is amazing, its idea and…

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By Cheryl T (184) on 22 Jul 2018

We didnt even finish it. it was poor acting.. poor story despite the great cast…

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By Kathy F (78) on 18 Aug 2014

A really great cast for such a crappy movie…

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Sadly, a smattering of heart-warming moments fails to redeem what is ultimately a disastrous offside shot at a rom-com…

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