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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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N/R

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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
01/01/00
Boston Phoenix
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You can almost feel writer-director Ron Shelton praying for lightning to strike twice, but to no avail.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
08/05/08
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Unfortunately, much of the movie's plot hinges on our belief that Costner is hopelessly, head-over-heels in love with Russo -- and they just don't have any chemistry together.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

While the new movie is generally pleasant, it's also creaky: you know exactly where it's going and it takes too long to get there.

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01/01/00
Cynthia Fuchs
Cynthia Fuchs
Philadelphia City Paper

You're about to get bonked on the head with a has-been story, mediocre acting, and some squirmingly painful dialogue.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/01/00
Hollis Chacona
Hollis Chacona
Austin Chronicle

Kevin Costner's golfing romance has OK swing but bad form.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

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Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
05/20/03
Jim Shelby
Jim Shelby
Palo Alto Weekly

Breaking down the golf trajectories into separate shots during the sports climax comes across as an expedient form of cheating--the very opposite of authenticity.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader

Dispiritingly conventional and obvious.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
02/14/01
Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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If you are a golfer, you'll have a better time out on the links.

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04/17/02
Leslie Rigoulot
Leslie Rigoulot
Film Scouts

Predictable and lame.

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11/28/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

No review available.

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11/04/05
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
Zap2it.com

No review available.

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12/21/03
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

This is a marginally enjoyable film. It could have been a lot better with more effort.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
03/16/03
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

Lose about 30 minutes and there may be a stronger film in there.

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04/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
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01/01/00
Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News

[A] quirkily easygoing comedy.

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01/01/00
USA Today
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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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