The Comebacks
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- Synopsis
- From the producers of 'Wedding Crashers,' 'The Comebacks' is a hilarious comedy that spoofs the best inspirational sports movies ever made. The film stars David Koechner, best known for his role as ÂChamp in Anchorman, and Carl Weathers....
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- Starring
- David Koechner, Carl Weathers, Melora Hardin, Matthew Lawrence, Brooke Nevin
- Director(s)
- Tom Brady
- Distributor(s)
- Fox
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 84 min.
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Boston Globe | Wesley MorrisAdd Critic to Favorites
As dumb spoofs go, The Comebacks isn't bad. It takes almost every sports movie of the last five years ("Field of Dreams," too) and blends them into a single slapdash comedy.Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Scott TobiasAdd Critic to Favorites
Adhering to few solid comedic principles, The Comebacks swings wildly between lame movie references and slapstick, slightly less lame funny names (such as Aseel Tare, the running back who couldn't possibly be injured) and Airplane!-style spoof, and a few mildly amusing stabs at irony.Read the full review
The Hollywood Reporter | Frank ScheckAdd Critic to Favorites
Koechner tries hard, but ultimately scores few laughs except for when, like Ferrell, he bares his comically less than toned, fleshy body.Read the full review
