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Tin Cup (1996)

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Reviews Counted:48

Fresh:33

Rotten:15

Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 13 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: At one time, Roy McAvoy coulda been a contender in a major golf tournament. Now, the ambition-free McAvoy runs a failing, armadillo-infested golf range. When sexy psychiatrist Molly Griswold comes... At one time, Roy McAvoy coulda been a contender in a major golf tournament. Now, the ambition-free McAvoy runs a failing, armadillo-infested golf range. When sexy psychiatrist Molly Griswold comes to Roy for lessons, he's immediately smitten with her. But the ne'er-do-well realizes that the only way he'll have a chance with her is if he shapes up his act. Complicating matters is Molly's smug boyfriend David, an old friend of Roy's who is now a top golf pro. After a humiliating gig working as David's caddy, Roy decides to enter the U.S. Open. Although a long-shot, the underdog sees the Open as an opportunity to show up David, win Molly's heart -- and prove to himself he's not a loser. [More]

Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin

Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin

Director: Ron Shelton

Director: Ron Shelton

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Reviews for Tin Cup

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The dialogue and characters are convincing and intelligently developed. Russo wears vulnerability and neediness like a second skin, while Costner plays the tragic hero with considerable charm.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
08/05/08
Channel 4 Film
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Costner hasn't been this charming and spontaneous for years.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Time Out
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The golfing equivalent of Bull Durham -- and just as enjoyable.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
01/01/00
Mark Salisbury
Mark Salisbury
Empire Magazine
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[A] quirkily easygoing comedy.

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USA Today
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Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
04/12/02
Globe and Mail
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How could you not love the guy?

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
01/01/00
Barbara Shulgasser
Barbara Shulgasser
San Francisco Examiner

No review available.

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12/05/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

What makes Tin Cup such an unabashed pleasure is Shelton's care in writing and developing interesting characters.

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10/08/05
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

No review available.

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09/24/06
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

Tin Cup works for viewers of any handicap.

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08/05/08
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post

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06/26/05
Emanuel Levy
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One of the best films of 1996 with its message that in love and in sports, playing it safe can't hold a candle to taking risks and acting from the heart.

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02/22/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

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Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

As sports movies go (regardless of the sport), this one turns in a respectable showing, injecting some intelligence and maturity into a story that easily could have succumbed to a flood of 'struggling underdog' cliches.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

This film's overriding message is as pleasing as its flippant, skillful banter.

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01/01/00
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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09/03/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
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Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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09/16/02
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Like other Shelton movies, it's dappled with interesting characters.

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07/06/04
Judith Egerton
Judith Egerton
Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

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01/01/00
Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

This is a pleasant enough throwaway film you will not remember in the fall.

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01/01/00
Mark R. Leeper
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Latest News for Tin Cup

August 14, 2009: Ron Shelton Enrolls in Q School Opens in new window
"Tin Cup" director Ron Shelton is headed back to the links for "Q School," a golf-themed comedy being eyed as a potential starring vehicle for Dennis Quaid and Tim Allen. More...

November 29, 2007: HBO Plans Barry Bonds Film
Cheer up, Barry Bonds -- you may have just been handed a federal indictment for perjury, but hey, HBO Films is making a movie about you! More...

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