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... [More]
Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin
Director: Ron Shelton
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 |
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Costner hasn't been this charming and spontaneous for years. Full Review |
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4/5 |
The golfing equivalent of Bull Durham -- and just as enjoyable. Full Review |
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As he always does in comedy, Costner grants an irresistible gleam of gallantry to male mulishness. Full Review |
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Tin Cup works for viewers of any handicap. Full Review |
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 2.5/4 |
You can almost feel writer-director Ron Shelton praying for lightning to strike twice, but to no avail. Full Review |
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A- |
The climactic game, in which Roy, in a way that defies prediction, attempts to sink the shot of his life, is the most rousing sequence of the year, a celebration of what it really means to win. Full Review |
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Amiable and constantly amusing rather than uproarious, this mangy tale of a ne'er-do-well's fitful assault on personal and professional respectability benefits greatly from Kevin Costner's ingratiatingly comic star turn. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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1/5 |
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4/5 |
What makes Tin Cup such an unabashed pleasure is Shelton's care in writing and developing interesting characters.
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4/5 |
Shelton resurrects the likable Costner of "Bull Durham" in this genial golf comedy.
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3/5 |
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C+ |
Lose about 30 minutes and there may be a stronger film in there. Full Review |
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3/4 |
All the golf action and happy "feel-good" emotions that audiences expect (and want) but... without following the traditional sports movie conventions. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Like other Shelton movies, it's dappled with interesting characters. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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4/5 |
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1/5 |
Predictable and lame.
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2.5/4 |
Click to read the article Full Review |
CommentLatest News for Tin Cup
August 14, 2009:
Ron Shelton Enrolls in Q School 
"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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