Play The Game

Release Date: May 4th, 2010 (DVD)

Genre: Romance / Comedy

Stars: Paul Cambell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts, Marla Sokoloff, Liz Sheridan

Synopsis: A young man teaches his grandfather how to be a ladies man in a retirement community and ends up with girl trouble of his own.

AltAss Ratings (On a scale of 1 to 5 asses)

Plot:                               

Terriffic concept for a romantic comedy that offers just the right amount of both to be effective.

Writing / Editing:       

There was plenty that worked but it was too often interspersed amongst sections that weren't as effective or out of place.

Acting:                          

It did not seem like Paul Cambell was up to the task of keeping up with his legendary co-stars who were mostly brilliant, but that was quite a challenge to take on to his credit.

Originality:                

Follows the typical romantic comedy formula but we get to see Andy Griffith in a track suit and backwards cap.

Overall:                       

A very nice, if predictable, film with some good laughs.  If you are a sucker for the romantic comedy genre than you won't want to miss this film, otherwise it is a take it or leave it affair.

The Laugh Factor

Belly Laughs: 1-3

Chuckles: 6-8