Tin Cup (1996)

That was an excellent one.

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It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

For anybody who loves golf movies this is a great movie to watch. Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron are wonderful counterparts to him as are all of the supporting cast. The story is a remarkably deep metaphor that describes the untapped potential in each one of us. We all have, "That Perfect Swing" that we were born with and that we must find in order to make the most out of our lives, no matter what kind of life we have. This is a universal human truth and in a sense this is a movie that speaks to the untapped potential within all of us. "Tin Cup" is a generally enjoyable movie and would likely be found so by both sexes, as it is both sports flick and romantic comedy, and the four main cast members are all great in their roles. Cameo appearances are made by PGA Tour stars of the mid-90's such as Phil Mickelson and Lee Janzen, and Jim Nantz plays himself as a broadcaster.There's lots of cameos from real golf pros, and a side story involving Cheech and the owner of a "gentleman's club" who owns the title to Roy's driving range, and enough real golf going on to keep everything moving along. Overall, an entertaining and enjoyable film with not only a good plot and script, but good acting, accompanied by a good cast of actors and a good director.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.

Tin Cup (1996): Dir: Ron Shelton / Cast: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Richard "Cheech" Marin, Linda Hart: Kevin Costner plays golf pro Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy who attempts to impress a psychiatrist but she is dating a competitor whom he dislikes and to make things worse he is offered a caddying job. Director Ron Shelton does a decent job at detailing the relationships. He previously directed Costner in Bull Durham as well as direct White Men Can't Jump and Blaze. Costner demonstrates an individual who longs for greatness again in both golf and relationships and eventually he must prove himself at both. Rene Russo is well cast as the psychiatrist who comes to realize that Costner really doesn't need therapy. Her role a more predictable but she plays it with intelligence and wit. Richard "Cheech" Marin provides humour as Costner's loyal caddy who has seen the ups and downs in McAvoy's career. Don Johnson plays the opposing golfer who abuses his authority and takes pride in the thought of humbling McAvoy and winning the hand of Ruso at the same time. Outside the principal actors, other roles are cardboard. The ending is a triumph because it avoids the expected and swerves further clichés as well as push its hero to the brinks even when spectators feel it's pointless to do so. Great theme regarding achievement and the longing for the spotlight. Score: 8 ½ / 10

"Tin Cup" is a unique experience, in that after viewing this movie, you won't automatically compare it to any other film ... there isn't another one like it.It wrote in another review that all sports films contains many clichés. Well, I have to contradict myself in describing this film about golf. It starts many clichés, and then breaks them in half, sometimes literally! LOL Funny, charming, romantic, and defiant, Tin Cup gives you a bit of everything ... even a realistic ending but with a crumb thrown to the future at the same time.And the phrase "Tin Cup" made its way into sports talk for an event where a golfer REALLY screws up on a hole, especially if from stubbornness.

Tin Cup is a highly entertaining Golf film, Kevin Costner and Rene Russo were absolutely dynamite together, I was really quite surprised by how good this film was!. The ending too me was Funny I mean sure He didn't win the US.Open but really nobody will be talking bout David Simm's(Johnson) victory they will be talking bout that huge shot Roy(Costner) made instead so to me it was quite satisfying. There are tons of great funny bits especially by Costner and Russo the two just clicked Majorily . The golf action was actually pretty exciting, and I'm not that big a golf fan really myself, but I really enjoyed it and Don Johnson is great as the prick you will hate him, plus Cheech Maran was actually quite funny as the Caddy. One of my favorite moments is when Rene bets Kevin can hit the golf ball into the river and scare off the pigeon and he does it I thought that was so cool!. Overall this is an excellent Golf film that's funny and highly entertaining and I say it's a must see for everyone!. ****1/2 out of 5The Acting is fantastic!. Kevin Costner is brilliant here he is funny,charming, and showed why he became such a big star I am personally a big fan of Costner's and think he is a great actor, he showed off his great charisma here, some viewers may get frustrated by his actions but I thought they were just great and his chemistry with Russo is amazing!. Rene Russo is awesome here as the love interest, she is obviously nice to look at, but she is also a great actress, she had some very funny scenes with Costner, and cracked me up quite a few times, I feel this is one of her best roles!. Don Johnson is great as David Simms he had some very good scenes with Costner, you will hate him as he plays an excellent cocky prick. Cheech Marin is hilarious as Costner's caddy he cracked me up all the time and actually had a good couple emotional scenes!.