Description
Get ready for a hilarious sports comedy with The Replacements on DVD, presented in the iconic Snap Case! Directed by Howard Deutch, this 2000 film stars Keanu Reeves as Shane Falco, a washed-up quarterback leading a ragtag team of replacement players during a fictional NFL strike, inspired by the 1987 season. Gene Hackman shines as coach Jimmy McGinty, assembling oddballs like a Welsh kicker (Rhys Ifans), a sumo wrestler (Ace Yonamine), and a volatile linebacker (Jon Favreau). With Brooke Langton as the head cheerleader and Orlando Jones as a speedy receiver, this PG-13 film delivers laughs, heart, and underdog spirit, earning a 4.6/5 from Amazon reviews (web:0, web:9).
Condition: Pre-owned, very good condition. Disc has minor, unnoticeable scratches and plays perfectly. Original Snap Case with artwork included, showing light shelf wear (minor scuffs or cracks typical of snap cases). No digital copy or inserts included.
Features:
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Widescreen (1.85:1) anamorphic presentation
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Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
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Subtitles: English, French
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Bonus features: “Making of The Replacements” featurette, “Behind the Scenes” featurette, theatrical trailer
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Runtime: 118 minutes
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Rated PG-13 (crude humor, violence, language)
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Region 1 (US, Canada)
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Released: November 28, 2000 by Warner Home Video (web:5, web:13)
Why Buy?: This Snap Case DVD captures the film’s vibrant football action and quirky humor, with Reeves’ likable charm and Hackman’s commanding presence (web:9). Fans love the motley crew’s camaraderie and iconic lines like “Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever!” (web:8), though some note reliance on sports clichés (web:0). The Snap Case, a nostalgic early DVD format from Warner Bros. (web:14), is a collector’s item, with used copies selling for $3-$10 on eBay (web:6, web:7). Combine shipping to get the best deal—no one ever orders just one pizza for delivery, so grab more DVDs and save!
