Playing for Keeps film review

We were sent a copy of Playing for Keeps to review, it’s billed as a romantic comedy with a bit of spice. It’s out to rent and own on DVD and Blu-ray from 20th May (RRP £15.99/£17.99).

Gerard Butler (P.S. I Love You, The Bounty Hunter) stars as George Dryer, a down-on-his-luck former football star who is desperate to rebuild a relationship with his ex-wife, Stacie (Jessica Biel: Hitchcock, Total Recall), and his young son, Lewis.

In an attempt to grow up and win his family back he starts coaching his son’s football team. But while football is a hands-free sport, the lusty mothers of the other children can’t seem to keep their hands off him. Will his attempts to put his family back together be challenged by attractive soccer-mums?

Directed by Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness, Seven Pounds) and also starring Uma Thurman (My Super Ex-Girlfriend), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Rock of Ages), Dennis Quaid (What to Expect When You’re Expecting) and Judy Greer (The Descendants) and introducing Noah Lomax as Lewis.

I took one look at the cover of the DVD and realised that I would be watching Playing for Keeps on my own. The plot is incredibly predictable but it’s a fun and heart-warming tale with plenty of laughs. There are also some extras including deleted scenes, The Playbook: Making Playing for Keeps, creating as All-Star Team: The cast of Playing for Keeps.