There have been a lot of football films over the years that will tug at your heart strings from "Brian's Song" to "Rudy". There have been comedies about the game, but there has never been a film that really shows of what happens in the front office. Enter Draft Day a film that even the NFL got behind. Sonny Weaver Jr. (Kevin Costner) is the GM of the Cleveland Browns who is deciding to do with his pick. He has many obstacles in his way. He has deal with newly hired coach (Dennis Leary) who wants run his team his way. His mom, his ex-wife and his down low girlfriend played by Jennifer Gardner. Just when you think you know what he is going to do with his pick, there comes even more twists and turns. Costner seems to do pretty good in these sports film like "Bull Durham" and "Field of Dreams". However, it's Jennifer Gardner who plays the finance guru of the team that really makes the film wonderful to watch. I know my sister-in-law is not a huge Costner fan, but she likes Jennifer Gardner. Anyway, I would consider this a date film....Guys will like the football aspect of it and the women will like love and human interest story of it. Three out of four stars for me.
Signed
Tim "finally a good football film" Crippen
PS: There is one unrealistic scene where the owner flies from New York back to Cleveland..when you see it..you'll get it.
Monday, April 14, 2014
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