"Playing for Keeps" stars Gerard Butler as George, a former professional soccer player who is struggling to find a lucrative post-playing job. George has a son named Lewis with his ex-wife Stacie (Jessica Biel) and due to his absence, he has a spotty relationship with his son and Stacie has moved on to become engaged to another man. George attempts to spend time with Lewis by watching his soccer practice but soon becomes the team's coach. This leads to him getting more time with both Lewis and Stacie but brings trouble in the form of unwanted attention from some of the other kids' moms (played by Judy Greer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Uma Thurman) as well as a father who bribes him (played by Dennis Quaid). As George makes progress building a relationship with Lewis and repairing one with Stacie, he gets help from one of the mothers (Zeta-Jones) in starting a sportscasting career, which could take him away from Lewis and Stacie. Stacie's impending marriage also presents a problem.
This film is really one I'd recommend avoiding. Though Butler is largely likable in his role, there isn't a lot here to recommend. There's such a great cast of big name actors/actresses that it's hard to believe that the finished product is something so unfocused, predictable, and unbelievable. It's just not enjoyable to watch at all and I found myself looking forward to the predictable ending that was coming (though not fast enough for my taste).
Avoid this film, it's just not worth the time to watch - D-
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