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Tin Cup (1996)
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Reviews Counted:48
Fresh:33
Rotten:15
Average Rating:6.5/10
Synopsis: At one time, Roy McAvoy coulda been a contender in a major golf tournament. Now, the ambition-free McAvoy runs a failing, armadillo-infested golf range. When sexy psychiatrist Molly Griswold comes... At one time, Roy McAvoy coulda been a contender in a major golf tournament. Now, the ambition-free McAvoy runs a failing, armadillo-infested golf range. When sexy psychiatrist Molly Griswold comes to Roy for lessons, he's immediately smitten with her. But the ne'er-do-well realizes that the only way he'll have a chance with her is if he shapes up his act. Complicating matters is Molly's smug boyfriend David, an old friend of Roy's who is now a top golf pro. After a humiliating gig working as David's caddy, Roy decides to enter the U.S. Open. Although a long-shot, the underdog sees the Open as an opportunity to show up David, win Molly's heart -- and prove to himself he's not a loser. [More]
Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin
Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin
Director: Ron Shelton
Director: Ron Shelton
Reviews for Tin Cup
You can almost feel writer-director Ron Shelton praying for lightning to strike twice, but to no avail.
The dialogue and characters are convincing and intelligently developed. Russo wears vulnerability and neediness like a second skin, while Costner plays the tragic hero with considerable charm.
Unfortunately, much of the movie's plot hinges on our belief that Costner is hopelessly, head-over-heels in love with Russo -- and they just don't have any chemistry together.
What makes Tin Cup such an unabashed pleasure is Shelton's care in writing and developing interesting characters.
While the new movie is generally pleasant, it's also creaky: you know exactly where it's going and it takes too long to get there.
One of the best films of 1996 with its message that in love and in sports, playing it safe can't hold a candle to taking risks and acting from the heart.
You're about to get bonked on the head with a has-been story, mediocre acting, and some squirmingly painful dialogue.
As sports movies go (regardless of the sport), this one turns in a respectable showing, injecting some intelligence and maturity into a story that easily could have succumbed to a flood of 'struggling underdog' cliches.
This film's overriding message is as pleasing as its flippant, skillful banter.
Latest News for Tin Cup
August 14, 2009:
Ron Shelton Enrolls in Q School ![]()
"Tin Cup" director Ron Shelton is headed back to the links for "Q School," a golf-themed comedy being eyed as a potential starring vehicle for Dennis Quaid and Tim Allen. More...
November 29, 2007:
HBO Plans Barry Bonds Film
Cheer up, Barry Bonds -- you may have just been handed a federal indictment for perjury, but hey, HBO Films is making a movie about you! More...
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