[Brown's] writing is often insightful, and he manages to split the viewpoint between men and women.
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09/07/01
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... [More]
Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Tamala Jones
Director: Mark Brown
Reviews for Two Can Play That Game
In the game of love there are winners and losers, but with this flick, we've all hit the jackpot.
09/07/01
At least Two Can Play That Game has some wriggle in it.
09/07/01
I found myself waiting to snooze.
09/07/01
A smorgasbord of likable performances, a dollop of sassy humor, and a helping of useful insights into modern relationships make the movie a palatable, if not exceedingly satisfying morsel.
09/07/01
No one in this buppie fantasia, including its creative team, seems to have any interest in leaving the high school of the mind.
09/07/01
It does manage to be more fun than most romantic comedies these days.
09/07/01
Top CriticWe've seen this all before, and better.
09/07/01
There's little creativity or surprise to go along with all the on-screen passions and humiliations.
09/07/01
The lead actors are nicely matched in looks and organic screen chemistry, crucial for this kind of story to work.
09/07/01
Brown ... doesn't create satirical sex comedies so much as etiquette guides out of Dale Carnegie or Anthony Robbins.
09/07/01
The movie does have charm and moments of humor.
09/07/01
Top CriticOffers for most of its length a wickedly funny romp that takes witty aim at traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
09/07/01
A great date film with some honest laughs.
09/07/01
Fox carries Two Can Play That Game, and she carries it well.
09/07/01
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.
09/06/01
Game feels as prepackaged as a commercial. And about as deep.
09/06/01
Top CriticA mediocre battle-of- the-sexes movie that tries to make up in attitude what it lacks in originality.
09/06/01
It wears its silly, clichéd sexual politics with a sassy, bold, funny pride -- empty, but proud.
09/06/01
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