Game Plan (2007)

Game Plan (2007) Movie Review

If you want to see a family comedy with a sports element and not too demanding about a derivative storyline, then the Game Plan will pay off for you.

Action star, Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson is not a very good actor but he does stretch himself in this movie putting more effort in acting handling the the humorous and tear jerking scenes reasonably well. It also gives him an opportunity to showcase his limited ability in singing Elvis Presley Are You Lonesome Tonight". If you are an Elvis fan, you will love the Elvis memorabilia in the Rock's Kingmen character's exclusive uptown apartment. The comic part is his imitation of Daffy Duck.

The Game Plan's strong motivational theme like determination, passion, teamwork, patience, and selflessness makes it one of the good “feel good” movies to come out this year. The Rock's Kingman character's motto: "Never quit, never say no" (i.e. "Never say die" and "Never give up.") is inspirational too.

It follows the transformation of a vain, self-centered, celebrity football player who does an admirable job taking care of his newly discovered 8 year old daughter played with enthusiasm by Madison Pettis. Even when things are going wrong, Kingman exudes confidence and grit. In one particular scene in the Game Plan, though he has doubts about doing a ballet performance in public, he manages to convince himself to do it by saying to himself: "I will not quit. Power to the dad. Power to the dad who doesn't quit". Great stuff for anyone overwhelmed by a seemingly difficult task.

Game Plan - Conditionally Suitable for Young Children:

The Game Plan is rated PG for some mild thematic elements, including some disconcerting amount of suggestive sexuality - surprising for a Disney family PG movie. There is also frequent reminders that a fast-food chain's burgers give people gas - with one character proving this point.

Watch the "Game Plan" streaming video movie trailer on You Tube and get into the feel of the Game:

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