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Two Can Play That Game (2001)

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Reviews Counted:63

Fresh:27

Rotten:36

Average Rating:4.9/10

Consensus: As a romantic comedy, Two Can Play That Game is more mean-spirited than romantic. Also, some critics say the movie is misogynistic in its attitudes and has too many blatant product placements.

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When it comes to matters of the heart, keeping her man happy and committed is all in a day's work for Shante Smith (Vivica Fox). Shante is so adept at navigating the waters of romance that her... When it comes to matters of the heart, keeping her man happy and committed is all in a day's work for Shante Smith (Vivica Fox). Shante is so adept at navigating the waters of romance that her best girlfriends Diedre (Mo'Nique of The Queens of Comedy), Karen (Wendy Raquel Robinson) and Tracye (Tamala Jones) depend on her for advice whenever "man trouble" clouds the horizon. But when Shante's boyfriend Keith (Morris Chestnut), is caught red-handed stepping out with her arch-rival Conny (Gabrielle Union), Shante institutes her "Ten Day Plan" to get him back in line. Whether its sexy lingerie or good home cooking, Shante has an arsenal of weapons designed to bring a man to his knees...and back to her. She's not above playing the damsel in distress or using the ever-reliable grapevine to get Keith's attention. It's all good, because getting her man back - by any means necessary - is all that matters. Unfortunately the happy ending that Shante expects goes sideways when Keith begins following the advice of his buddy Tony (Anthony Anderson), who brings a player's perspective to the games girls play. In this comedic battle of the sexes, Shante's about to discover that not only are there no rules - she's not the only one playing. With her relationship at stake and friends checking her every move, Shante has to think fast and stay a step ahead of Keith if she has any hope luring her man back...with her pride intact. Screen Gems presents the comedy Two Can Play That Game starring Vivica A. Fox (Kingdom Come, Set It Off), Morris Chestnut (The Brothers, The Best Man), Anthony Anderson (Romeo Must Die), Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Steve Harvey Show), Tamala Jones (The Brothers), Mo'Nique (The Parkers) and Gabrielle Union (The Brothers, Bring it On). Two Can Play That Game is written and directed by Mark Brown (co-writer of Juanaman and How To Be A Player). The film is produced by Doug McHenry (Kingdom Come, The Brothers, Jason's Lyric) and Paddy Cullen (The Brothers, Bring It On, Go). Alexander Gruszynski is the director of photography and Debrae K. Little is the costume designer. Two Can Play That Game will be released on September 7, 2001. -- © 2001 Screen Gems [More]

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Tamala Jones

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Tamala Jones, Mo'Nique, Bobby Brown

Director: Mark Brown

Director: Mark Brown
Screenwriter: Mark Brown
Producer: Doug McHenry
Studio: Screen Gems

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It does manage to be more fun than most romantic comedies these days.

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09/07/01
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It's got the kind of friskiness that makes you exchange glances with the stranger seated next to you because both of you know how many things it gets right about relationships.

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09/10/01
Blake French
Blake French
Filmcritic.com

The lead actors are nicely matched in looks and organic screen chemistry, crucial for this kind of story to work.

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09/07/01
Bruce Kirkland
Bruce Kirkland
Jam! Movies

A snappily fun Mantrap Movie.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
09/06/01
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer

Overly obvious yet often funny.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
09/06/01
Connie Ogle
Connie Ogle
Miami Herald

It wears its silly, clichéd sexual politics with a sassy, bold, funny pride -- empty, but proud.

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09/06/01
Dave White
Dave White
IFilm

Fox gives her all and manages to rise above the material.

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09/10/01
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

[Brown's] writing is often insightful, and he manages to split the viewpoint between men and women.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
09/07/01
Edward Guthmann
Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle

Brown has done a fine job with the script and direction in that everyone behaves realistically.

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09/10/01
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

The actors all have great charisma and play their parts with verve. The film goes down painlessly, and even the biggest curmudgeon is guaranteed to get at least a couple of laughs out of it.

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09/06/01
Eric Harrison
Eric Harrison
Houston Chronicle

An endearing romantic comedy that pokes fun at the ridiculous things people do for love.

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09/06/01
Gary Dowell
Gary Dowell
Dallas Morning News

Despite its hip veneer, there's something agreeably old-fashioned about this film.

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