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Many Viewpoints moviegoers expressed that they weren't looking forward to seeng The Game Plan, figuring it was just a macho football film starring the wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, yet they were all pleasantly surprised, finding The Game Plan didn't have much to do do with football, and was better defined as "baby girl twists macho dad around her itty-bitty finger." Johnson stars as "a kindhearted, though self centered, football star that unexpectedly finds out he's the father of a cute, independent 8 year old girl," played by Madison Pettis, costar of Corey in the House. While most reviewers found The Game Plan to be the perfect family movie, it was also noted that there were a few scenes that drag on. If nothing else, you get to see The Rock in tights, as he plays a tree in his daughter's ballet recital. Sound like a good plan to you?

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Set your Game Plan to see it.

love chick flicks, a daughter, usually wait for the DVD

SEP

2007

To the PointOnce again my mom and I decided to go to the movies. I like to take her to comedies and to movies that aren't too complicated. We chose The Game Plan and I am so glad we did! — A Closer View — Ok so I never heard of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson who plays an egotistical, rich and famous quarterback for a Boston football team. The fact that he's so good looking is not something he has to play! I didn't know this hunk but it seems that he's been in other movies and was a professional wrestler which explains the body. — I've read a few reviews. One I read said that… read full review »

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Jo
Plymouth, MA

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Cute family movie starring The Rock.

character-lover, a woman, watching with kids, Not a sports fan, a comedy fan, into movies that tell a great story, mom of 2 boys

MAR

2008

The Game Plan is a nice movie to rent for family night. It has a little something for everyone. Th Rock is in a lot of shots that highlight his muscles, there is a football theme for the sports fans, humor and the most adorable eight year old girl. — — The Game Plan didn't strike me as good enough to see at the theater, but we rented it and watched the DVD at home. My five year old has no interest, but that is to be expected. My nine year old son enjoyed the movie. He thought there were a lot of funny parts and liked the dog as well. — — I am not a football or… read full review »

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roserighter
Milford, MI

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Baby Girl twists Macho Dad around her itty-bitty finger

watching chick flicks, a mom, daily computer user

MAR

2008

CUTE MOVIE and I rate The Game Plan "E" for EVERYONE can watch it! — — It is so very obvious how this movie will turn out, but it is fun watching the twists and turns and how little Madison Pettis wraps "The Rock" around her wee finger. Can you imagine Dwayne Johnson as a tree in a children's ballet recital? — — Fun for everyone. I saw it in a theather filled to capacity. The 6-10 group was howling. The parents seemed happy. My 70yr old husband was impressed, and he is rarely impressed by a movie. No socially redeming value, no sex scenes, no… read full review »

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usnnc
Athens, GA

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Great feel good movie!

a comedy fan, a busy person, not rich, willing to pay for quality, love romantic comedies, college student, appreciative of good service, movie buff

FEB

2008

My boyfriend and I rented this movie because it was one of the only new releases that were available at the video rental store. We weren't sure how good it'd be, since this is not the kind of tole "The Rock" has played before. — We were both pleasantly surprised. For the most part the movie was pretty funny. Sometimes it seemed like it could be a little far fetched, but still believable. There were some great "feel good" scenes too. — The movie itself, was kind of predictable, but still worth watching. "The Rock" did a great job in this role, I hope… read full review »

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Mandigrl
White Lake, MI

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Great movie with just a few boring parts

a movie buff, Every day computer user, comedy fan, a comedy fan

APR

2008

I thought the movie was an all around great movie. It is a classic family movie with so many hilarious scenes and a touching undertone. If there was any sort of downside to this film, it would be that there are a few scenes that kind of drag on, but overall this is a classic family comedy that can be watched many times… read full review »

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UnkleTank2008
Bethlehem, PA

A true surprise at the theatre, we were glad we went.

usually wait for the DVD, a woman

NOV

2007

First of all, I did not want to see this movie. When I saw the commercials all I could see was the Rock hamming it up for the cameras and overacting. The little girl in the movie is part of the TV show "Corey in the House', which I find boring and not well acted. It looked like a bunch of other movies I'd already seen and I had no desire whatsoever to go. However, I have an eleven year old daughter who felt differently. She was dying to see this, and I am a sucker. — The positive to this story is that I loved the film. Yes, the Rock was hammy, but… read full review »

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laurabrat
Aurora, MO

Top notch cast and excellent story make for a fun, easy watch.

waiting for the DVD

MAR

2008

The Rock....in tights. This feel good comedy about family and responsibility has it all. Great acting, a tight story, a more than capable cast, laughs, cries and cheers. — Joseph Kingman (Dwayne Johnson) is the star quarterback for NFL team the Boston Rebels. He has a great apartment, good friends and a loyal fan base. Everything is going great until the daughter he didn't know he had shows up at his door. Peyton (Madison Pettis) is his head strong, confident, charming daughter who will stop at nothing to make her dad proud and… read full review »

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GSmoke827
Ann Arbor, MI

Cute. Great Family Movie.

Movie guru, Lover of quirky, unique films, very picky about kids films

NOV

2007

Disney does it again. Although somewhat predictable, there were a few unexpected twists. The Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson portray a kindhearted, though self centered football star that unexpectedly finds out he's a father of a cute, independent 8 year old girl. I like his friendliness as a father. It wasn't that unrealistic... "I don't do kids" attitude that movies like to portray on newly discovered fathers. Cute, clean, and realistic. There was one scene that bothered us as parents, the dance instructor (played by Roselyn Sanchez) looks "cold" though… read full review »

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iKitty
Sumter, SC

Heart-warming - not a football movie!

waiting for the DVD, a comedy fan, into movies that tell a great story

FEB

2008

When a friend said he wanted to see the movie "Game Plan," I groaned. I had never heard of the movie. I'm not a fan of The Rock, although I enjoy (and collect) Disney. This was a fantastic movie. It had a little 'sports' humor, but it was the most touching story that I have seen in a long time, while providing many laughs. The girl who had never met her father (running away from school to meet him), the father who had never been a parent, and the love that develops between the two has, unfortunately, become a classic story. Fortunately, this one has a happy… read full review »

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seehorse
Sparks, NV

The Game Plan sounds like a good plan to me....

a movie buff

FEB

2008

The Game Plan starring Dwayne "The Rock " Johnson as a cocky stuck on himself football player whose life gets turned upside down when he finds out hes the father of a precocious little girl. No longer can he be the selfish ladies man, he finds himself quickly becoming less macho and more tender hearted. I really enjoyed this movie, its funny, heart warming and the characters are all so loveable. If looking for a good family movie that attracts all ages adn types, this would be a great choice. —… read full review »

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heidijean25
Monongahela, PA

Great older children's movie

love chick flicks, Lover of quirky, unique films, comedy fan

NOV

2007

The Game Plan with the Rock was a great children's movie. Not what i exspected at all! Its funny, touching, moving, sad, and happy all in one. Not for younger kids to watch they woudlnt really know what was goin on. Great for father daughter night at the movies or something like that. It shows a different side of the rock that people need to see. Over all i think it was a great movie to see. Not a waste of money thats for… read full review »

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luvbug85ga
Jesup, GA

A great, fun movie that the whole family will enjoy!

watching with kids

FEB

2008

This movie is fun for the whole family. My daughter and I went to see it at the theater when it came out and we loved it. Then we bought the DVD when that came out (she was waiting for it) and we convinced my husband to watch it and he thought it was one of the cutest family movies ever! A must see!. … read full review »

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daisy007
Gilford, NH

a fun family movie

a movie guru

NOV

2007

This is a good family movie. It was very humerous to both adults and children. My eight year old son really enjoyed it and wants to see it again. It has alot of humor that both children and adults will enjoy and it is very heartwarming without being too mushy. I would definitely see it… read full review »

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missboo
Metamora, IL

Good Clean Movie!!!

a daughter, a woman, comedy fan, very picky about Kids films, a fan of clever plots, into movies that tell a great story, into action flicks, character-lover

NOV

2007

I watched this move and if you want you kids to see a good clean movie I recommend it. Unlike most movies there is no bad language and it has a good story to it. Would highly recommend for kids to watch. Also if you like sports movies this is a good one for a sports fan to… read full review »

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vululynn
Hazard, KY

Great movie for the whole family

watching with kids, a comedy fan

MAR

2008

This movie was really funny, and decent for the whole family to watch. I think it is entertaining for kids and adults, too. The Rock does a great job in his role as Kingman, a football player obsessed with himself....who discovers there is something, or someone, more important. —… read full review »

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techrules
Sacramento, CA

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Key Information	Directors Andy Fickman Stars Roselyn Sanchez Actors Gordon Clapp Genre Comedies Subgenre Family Interaction • Parenthood • Football Players • Comedy • Family (General) • Theatrical Release MPAA Rating PG (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: Full Frame UPC 786936747362 Release Date 2007 Running Time 1hr 50min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: Full Frame1hr 50minBuena Vista Home EntertainmentJanuary 22, 2008PG (MPAA)786936747362
Credits	Screenwriter Kathryn Price
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (09/28/2007, p.E20, Matt Zoller Seitz): "[T]he affable Mr. Johnson is committed to every moment....[W]ith some lively...

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