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DVD ~ Keanu Reeves
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  • Actors: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Faizon Love
  • Directors: Howard Deutch
  • Writers: Vince McKewin
  • Producers: Dylan Sellers, Elena Spiotta, Erwin Stoff, Jeffrey Chernov, Steven Reuther
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Jun 2001
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005B75T
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,052 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The opening scenes of The Replacements see American football team, the Washington Sentinels, in dire straits. The players have walked out in a protest over pay at a vital point in the season, forcing the Sentinels' owner to bring veteran coach Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman) out of retirement to put together a replacement team. He assembles a group of oddballs and misfits including failed quarterback Shane Falco (Keanu Reeves), a boozing Welsh brawler (Rhys Ifans), a convicted former football pro, a deaf mute, a psychopathic ex-cop, a sumo wrestler and a kleptomaniac (Orlando Jones) who has trouble catching the ball. It is Falco's job to pull the team together and overcome his own problems to take the Sentinels to the playoffs. Howard Deutch (Pretty in Pink, Grumpier Old Men) directs this variation on a losers-make-good storyline that runs like Police Academy on the playing field. Keanu plays the Steve Guttenberg role. Sandra Bullock clone Brooke Langton provides the all-too-predictable cheerleading love interest, while Rhys Ifans delivers light relief as the team's chain-smoking kicker.

On the DVD: The main feature is presented in letterboxed widescreen format with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound in three languages (English, Spanish and Italian). There are optional subtitles in 20 different languages. Interactive menus are slickly designed like the yard markings on an American football field and provide access to a range of special features. As well as a theatrical trailer and commentary by director Howard Deutch, there is a 15-minute HBO special "The Making of the Replacements" hosted by Orlando Jones and a 10-minute "Actors Guide to Football" which provides a detailed look at the way the entirely authentic football sequences were planned and filmed. --Chris Campion

Video Description
DVD Special Features:

Audio Commentary with Director Howard Deutch
The Making of The Replacements
"Making The Plays: An Actor's Guide To Football"
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Trailer
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Portuguese, Hebrew, Polish, Greek, Czech, Turkish, Hungarian, Croatian, Arabic, Romanian, Bulgarian, English for the hearing impaired, Italian for the hearing impaired.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truely inspiring performance, 26 Jan 2005
I had never heard of this film before I purchased it. I was not sure what to expect from this, would have to say I was more than pleasantly suprised. This movie is meant to be set in the 80's when the professional footballers went on strike and they had to get in REPLACEMENTS. Well this movie is truely a hidden gem. From the hiring of the chearleaders to where they get the replacements from this will have yourself laughing from start to finish. The team building skills are a little unotherdox but works.

Buy this you will not regret it

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable American Football movie for all ages, 1 Feb 2002
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This is a typical American feelgood type film (apparently based on a real incident in the 1970s). It stars Keanu Reeves as a retired pro and Gene Hackman as a retired coach, both of whom are cajoled into action. Brooke Langton provides Keanu's love interest and Brits will recognise Rhys Ifans from "Notting Hill".
This film is good fun even if you've never seen American Football - you don't need to understand the rules to follow the plot. It appeals to all age groups (including my 80 year old father). The accompanying soundtrack is a mixture of 70s classics (Queen, Gary Glitter, Rolling Stones) and rap.
All-in-all, highly recommended.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely great, 19 Oct 2005
I bought this DVD not knowing much about it but as Keanu was in it I thought give it a go. It was great, I watched it 3 times straight off and several times since. Plenty of action, laughs, great music from Rolling Stones and more. I know nothing about American Football but you don't need to understand the rules or enjoy the game to love this. I have leant or promised it to several friends, this is a great feelgood movie and when the credits roll you will have an enormous smile on your face and probably press replay as I did. I would give it 6 stars if I could.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
This movie is great when you want a laugh, mixed with a bit of action. Yes, it is bit cheesy and cliched, but sometimes that is just what you want. Read more
Published 2 months ago by V. Nicholl

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun football fiesta!
I bought this because of previous reviews. The story is predictable but none the worse for that. Reeves is always good value and his character is a decent enough chap (playing a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. Burchett

5.0 out of 5 stars A good all rounder
I have watched a lot of american football films through the years. It is not a very well known film, but the cast is (which includes Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Orlando Jones and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. Andrew Chapman

5.0 out of 5 stars Class American Football film
Have you ever wished that you had a second chance at becoming the sporting hero you always wanted to be!? Well these few men in the 'Replacements' had that chance. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2005 by itfcboasty

5.0 out of 5 stars A mis-understood gem
I have no idea why this film went straight to video and DVD. The story of a group of down on their luck non-professional American Football players working bum jobs drafted in to... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2004 by Mr. E. Selous

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleasant viewing
Although the basic premise of the movie might seem familiar - a bunch of misfits coming together to become a successful working team - this movie uses it in quite a restrained... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2003 by beovar

4.0 out of 5 stars The Replacements
If you like Rhys Ifans, this is a must. He plays the kicker for an American Football team that is forced by striking players to use anyone they can find, including a bunch of... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2002 by S. Kerr

5.0 out of 5 stars The Total Package
This film is absolutely superb from start to finish. The story line is not great but the rest of the film makes up for that. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2002 by Neil McSorley

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic entertainment!
I have to admit, the main reason I bought this was because of the HOT bod, Keanu! I was worried that it might be rubbish, but after reading the reviews I went ahead. Read more
Published on 24 April 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! It's as simple as that!
Pure entertainment at its best. May not win many Oscars but it'll overdose on fans. It's got a love story, plenty of action and top notch comedy. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2001

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