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Best movie ever!

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

A generic chick flick if there ever was one. This movie is kind of like a female Happy Gilmore, in fact thats probably why it was made. Its an alright movie, nothing spectacular. It should have been a made for TV or direct to video movie.5.0

Continuing my plan to watch every Kevin Costner movie in order, I come to 1996's Tin Cup.Most A list actors would do anything to maintain their A list, star status, and if it starts slipping, the do anything to regain it, most run back to there most popular roles in a sequel, where there is an established fan base. KC certainly had movies in his filmography (Prince Of Thieves or Bodyguard) that people (especially the money men) would want to see sequels too (especially back then) but playing it safe has never been KC's way, so he signed up to star in a movie about golf. Plot In A Paragraph: Roy 'Tin Cup' McAvoy is a washed up golf pro, working at a driving range who decides to try and qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his psychiatrist Molly (Rene Russo) who also happens to be his successful rival's girlfriend. Written and directed by Ron Shelton, Tin Cup was a return to form for this Zoner, the movie and KC received good reviews, whilst the man himself got a golden globe nomination. I think it's one of his best movies. I actually know someone who says it's his best movie/performance, as the movie lives and dies with his character, if you don't like him, you won't root for him, and as an effect you probably won't like the movie. Whilst I won't go that far, I do really enjoy it.Tin Cup is not a formula sports movie. We can guess where the movie is headed, anticipate the broad outlines of the plot (Tin Cup will qualify for the U.S. Open, which of course ends in a showdown between himself and his big rival, whilst getting the girl). But the U.S. Open doesn't end quite the way we thought (I can still feel the crushing silence in the cinema) and the movie itself isn't even about who wins the Open.Tin Cup has a great supporting cast. Rene Russo who had done well in some big movies, shows a deft touch for comedy whilst Don Johnson is smarmy as hell, strutting his way through the movie as David Simms. However it's Cheech Martin who steals this movie for me. He was brilliant. Tin Cup has a nice soundtrack filled with some catchy songs. Tin Cup grossed $55 million at the domestic Box Office, to end the year the 28th highest grossing movie of 1996.Just remember, a little bit is better than nada....

Tin Cup is a romantic comedy that is co-written and directed by Ron Shelton. It stars Kevin Costner and Rene Russo together with Cheech Marin and Don Johnson in major supporting roles.This quirky love story is about a washed-up golf pro Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy, who has the singular misfortune of falling in love with the girlfriend of his arch rival. Although he is inspired to re-ignite his golf career, challenge his opponent in the U.S. Open, and win the affection of the woman of his dreams, McAvoy has just one flaw: he's a show off when he should just focus on playing the game. Amiable and constantly amusing rather than uproarious, this mangy tale of a never-do-well's fitful assault on personal and professional respectability benefits greatly from Kevin Costner's ingratiatingly comic star turn.Overall,it accomplishes the impossible, maybe the unimaginable which is it makes golf entertaining.

The film is every amateur golfer dream.The best serious golf movie in my mind. As far as comedy golf films, Happy Gilmore and Caddyshack were fun, but Tin Cup played out the dream of contending at the US Open and letting it all hang out! I personally am not a huge Kevin Costner fan, however having said that a number of his films seem to be on my top ten list of favourite films. Untouchables, Tip Cup, Field of Dreams are all awesome films. I gotta say I do respect him. He chooses his films well.Personally I like the ending of the film. A man facing his demons and confronting them head on, even with all odds being against him. I loved this film.