| Critics Reviews |
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| NZone |
(2 out of 5 stars) "There is the sense, as Ron Shelton’s 'Play It to the Bone' opens, that something is wrong about this movie." more... |
| Boston Globe: 'Play It to the Bone' goes down for the count |
"...while writer-director Ron Shelton, Hollywood's favorite jock, says that boxing is his favorite sport, his new sports movie can't match the off-the-wall larkiness of such previous Shelton winners as 'Bull Durham,' 'White Men Can't Jump,' and 'Tin Cup.'" more... |
| Channel 2000: 'Play It To The Bone' Is Boxing's 'Tin Cup' |
"Although the film's advertising campaign is trying to convince you this is a boxing movie, don't be fooled. This is your basic romantic comedy with a twist -- and a jab." more... |
| Channel 2000: Redundancy Beats 'Bone' Into Submission |
"Get ready to have your mind take another beating at the movie theater." more... |
| CinemaSense |
"Great boxing sequences wrapped in a sappy, flaccid story." more... |
| culturevulture.net |
"...a fearless, hilarious, completely original mess." more... |
| Eyepiece |
"...aims to be a pure entertainment vehicle, and for one thirty-minute stretch, it succeeds." more... |
| filmcritic.com |
"I didn't watch 'Play It to the Bone' - I sat through it." more... |
| JoBlo's Movie Emporium |
(rating: 6/10) "'Something was missing' was the first thing that crossed my mind as I ushered my way out of the movie theatre after seeing this movie. more... |
| Orlando Weekly: Road trip puts patience on the ropes |
(1.5 out of 5 stars) "...the first truly excruciating moviegoing experience of the new century." more... |
| Salon: Woody Harrelson and Antonio Banderas sour the sweet science |
"...doesn't quite have the goods." more... |
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