Sports films blending with comedy can be good depending on the execution. However many times, sports films are hard to be taken serious when the comedy is juvenile, childish and silly. And that is how the Replacements is.
Featuring a group of wacky and over the top characters where they are mainly used as comic relief, the humor really just isn't funny as it feels like it tries too hard. Keanu Reeves isn't the problem, he's likeable as lead quarterback. It's the supporting characters who are more annoying than likeable.
Those who praise the film say it is fun and entertaining but it is mostly just silliness with a predictable plot outcome. We understand it's a comedy and not meant to be taken serious (lot of random silly dance scenes, bizarre occurrences) but the comedy is rather cringe. This is exactly the type of film for people who prefer comedy and silly humor opposed to a serious football film. The Replacements is essentially a parody film when we think about it.
With a near two hour runtime, this could have been cut down as it drags on. After awhile the story becomes repetitive and everything that occurs, we see it coming. It's the typical "underdogs beat the odds" sports drama where there is no suspense or surprise.
Featuring a group of wacky and over the top characters where they are mainly used as comic relief, the humor really just isn't funny as it feels like it tries too hard. Keanu Reeves isn't the problem, he's likeable as lead quarterback. It's the supporting characters who are more annoying than likeable.
Those who praise the film say it is fun and entertaining but it is mostly just silliness with a predictable plot outcome. We understand it's a comedy and not meant to be taken serious (lot of random silly dance scenes, bizarre occurrences) but the comedy is rather cringe. This is exactly the type of film for people who prefer comedy and silly humor opposed to a serious football film. The Replacements is essentially a parody film when we think about it.
With a near two hour runtime, this could have been cut down as it drags on. After awhile the story becomes repetitive and everything that occurs, we see it coming. It's the typical "underdogs beat the odds" sports drama where there is no suspense or surprise.