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Two Can Play That Game

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Two Can Play That Game (2001)

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Reviews Counted:63

Fresh:27

Rotten:36

Average Rating:4.9/10

Consensus: As a romantic comedy, Two Can Play That Game is more mean-spirited than romantic. Also, some critics say the movie is misogynistic in its attitudes and has too many blatant product placements.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language including sexual dialogue

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Sep 7, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $22,012,529

Synopsis: When it comes to matters of the heart, keeping her man happy and committed is all in a day's work for Shante Smith (Vivica Fox). Shante is so adept at navigating the waters of romance that her... When it comes to matters of the heart, keeping her man happy and committed is all in a day's work for Shante Smith (Vivica Fox). Shante is so adept at navigating the waters of romance that her best girlfriends Diedre (Mo'Nique of The Queens of Comedy), Karen (Wendy Raquel Robinson) and Tracye (Tamala Jones) depend on her for advice whenever "man trouble" clouds the horizon. But when Shante's boyfriend Keith (Morris Chestnut), is caught red-handed stepping out with her arch-rival Conny (Gabrielle Union), Shante institutes her "Ten Day Plan" to get him back in line. Whether its sexy lingerie or good home cooking, Shante has an arsenal of weapons designed to bring a man to his knees...and back to her. She's not above playing the damsel in distress or using the ever-reliable grapevine to get Keith's attention. It's all good, because getting her man back - by any means necessary - is all that matters. Unfortunately the happy ending that Shante expects goes sideways when Keith begins following the advice of his buddy Tony (Anthony Anderson), who brings a player's perspective to the games girls play. In this comedic battle of the sexes, Shante's about to discover that not only are there no rules - she's not the only one playing. With her relationship at stake and friends checking her every move, Shante has to think fast and stay a step ahead of Keith if she has any hope luring her man back...with her pride intact. Screen Gems presents the comedy Two Can Play That Game starring Vivica A. Fox (Kingdom Come, Set It Off), Morris Chestnut (The Brothers, The Best Man), Anthony Anderson (Romeo Must Die), Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Steve Harvey Show), Tamala Jones (The Brothers), Mo'Nique (The Parkers) and Gabrielle Union (The Brothers, Bring it On). Two Can Play That Game is written and directed by Mark Brown (co-writer of Juanaman and How To Be A Player). The film is produced by Doug McHenry (Kingdom Come, The Brothers, Jason's Lyric) and Paddy Cullen (The Brothers, Bring It On, Go). Alexander Gruszynski is the director of photography and Debrae K. Little is the costume designer. Two Can Play That Game will be released on September 7, 2001. -- © 2001 Screen Gems [More]

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Tamala Jones

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Tamala Jones, Mo'Nique, Bobby Brown

Director: Mark Brown

Director: Mark Brown
Screenwriter: Mark Brown
Producer: Doug McHenry
Studio: Screen Gems

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A sassy romantic battle of the sexes with a refreshing African-American slant.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
09/06/01
Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller
TV Guide's Movie Guide

An endearing romantic comedy that pokes fun at the ridiculous things people do for love.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
09/06/01
Gary Dowell
Gary Dowell
Dallas Morning News
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Both sexes are portrayed as superficial and silly.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
09/06/01
Claudia Puig
Claudia Puig
USA Today

All girls-night-out and a pint of Haagen-Dazs.

Full Review Source: Kansas City Star | comment Comment
09/06/01
Leah Green
Leah Green
Kansas City Star

Overly slick and packaged, complete with intrusive product placement for beer, soda and potato chips.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
09/06/01
John Monaghan
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press

Overly obvious yet often funny.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
09/06/01
Connie Ogle
Connie Ogle
Miami Herald

Don't trust directors who prefer punch lines to character development.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
09/06/01
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

A snappily fun Mantrap Movie.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
09/06/01
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Despite its hip veneer, there's something agreeably old-fashioned about this film.

Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
09/06/01
Jay Boyar
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel

A listless, witless battle-of-the-sexes movie that's nothing more than a canned sitcom with more sex and 'ho' references.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
09/06/01
Loren King
Loren King
Chicago Tribune
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Little more than a naughty-talking, ninety-minute commercial for cool refreshments and prehistoric gender stereotypes.

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
09/06/01
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

Populated by pathetically shallow "players" of both sexes and very talented actors trapped by their skin color in a tired genre of self-perpetuating stereotypes.

Full Review Source: SPLICEDWire | comment Comment
09/06/01
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

"Two Can Play That Game" is one look at gender warfare that could use a little more ammunition.

Full Review Source: Lawrence Journal-World | comment Comment
09/05/01
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
Lawrence Journal-World

The only truth Brown reveals in this mean-spirited slag is what a world-class misogynist he is.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
09/04/01
Mark Holcomb
Mark Holcomb
Village Voice

A low-rent Waiting to Exhale that wages the battle of the sexes with precious little ingenuity and even less charm despite the efforts of an appealing ensemble led by Vivica A. Fox.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
08/31/01
Michael Rechtshaffen
Michael Rechtshaffen
Hollywood Reporter
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