Two Can Play That Game (2001)
Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Tamala Jones, Vivica A. Fox ... (see more) , Wendy Raquel Robinson
In reducing the rules of romance to a 10-day plan for repairing a breakup, Two Can Play That Game tickles a few funny bones while "keepin' it real" about heartbreak and human behavior. Our hostess through this marathon of head games is 28-year-old Shanté (Vivica A. Fox--emphasis on the fox), ... (read more) In reducing the rules of romance to a 10-day plan for repairing a breakup, Two Can Play That Game tickles a few funny bones while "keepin' it real" about heartbreak and human behavior. Our hostess through this marathon of head games is 28-year-old Shanté (Vivica A. Fox--emphasis on the fox), who speaks to the camera so much that critic Roger Ebert nicknamed this movie "Waiting to Inhale." In a film packed with positive stereotypes (no crack-smoking gangstas here, thank you), she's a successful marketing executive, and her straying boyfriend is a high-profile attorney (Morris Chestnut). Their turbulent romance survives Shanté's 10-day power play, but not all viewers will be so lucky, since this movie is alternately charming and aggravating, and there's precious little romance while the lovers are plotting their moves. Still, it's a safe bet that many people will appreciate this movie's endearing lesson--namely, that sincere groveling can save you lots of time and heartache. --Jeff Shannon
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R, 91 min.
Directed by:
Mark Brown
Release Date: Sep 07, 2001
DVD Release Date: Dec 26, 2001
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This is on TV all the time and I can see why. It's a charming romantic comedy that can grab your interest at any point in the story.
dis movie is 1 of da best comdey ever vivica fox looks so good in this movie
How about I play a game where the objective is to not watch this crappy movie. I'll win every time.
A fond memory from my younger years that has become strange and un-relatable when watched with fresh eyes. Basically: the weird costume choices say it all. What were they thinking?
I loveeeee this movie, it is so cat & mouse I love the game that the females play and the men. It's definetly a date movie, cuddle movie, and couple movie!
A well-written romantic comedy. There were a few moments of over-acting but for the most part, it was actually quite entertaining.
LOVED this movie..this is for all those men who like to play mind games. Definitely a MUST see..
Who can resist sexy Morris Chesnut...he makes the movie worth watching.
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A pleasant enough entry in that category, if you like your romantic comedies short on love and long on battle-of-the-sexes gamesmanship.full review
At least Two Can Play That Game has some wriggle in it.full review
It does manage to be more fun than most romantic comedies these days.full review
The movie does have charm and moments of humor.full review
Both sexes are portrayed as superficial and silly.full review
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