Players

"Love is a team sport"

2024 1h 43m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 334

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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New York sportswriter Mack has spent years devising successful hook-up "plays" with her friends, but when she unexpectedly falls for one of her targets, she must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps.

“Love is a team sport”

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Cast

Gina Rodriguez
Mack
Damon Wayans Jr.
Adam
Tom Ellis
Nick Russell
Augustus Prew
Brannagan
Joel Courtney
Ryan 'Little'
Liza Koshy
Ashley
Jerry Kernion
Carl
Ego Nwodim
Claire

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Trish Sie
Writers: Whit Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 7

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Trish Sie, shot by Matthew Clark. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jeff Cardoni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kathryn Himoff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr. and Tom Ellis carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Love is a team sport".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14833464 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Trish Sie directs. Matthew Clark behind the camera. Jeff Cardoni scores. Kathryn Himoff cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Directed by Trish Sie, shot by Matthew Clark. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jeff Cardoni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Kathryn Himoff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr. and Tom Ellis carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Love is a team sport".
7IMDB entry: tt14833464 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Matthew Clark
Original score: Jeff Cardoni
Editing: Kathryn Himoff
Production design: Dina Goldman-Kunin
Costume design: Karen Malecki
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Players (2024)

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Grove2024-03-01
★ 1/10
Ridicuously slow start, I almost gave up on watching this because it took so long before any kind of plot was introduced - But it would probably have been better if I had. The main character's plan is so stupid that I was just sitting there waiting for it to blow up, and at that point it had been clear for a long time who she was meant to end up with.
TheSceneSnobs2024-07-09
★ 2/10
This film is yet another awkward rom-com with a terrible message throughout. Gender-swapping the roles doesn't make the actions any less creepy, and the story suffers as a result. The story is fundamentally flawed. Despite the gender swap intended to offer a fresh perspective, it fails to address the inherent problems in the characters' actions. For instance, if a character's behavior is creepy or inappropriate, switching the gender doesn’t change the discomfort it causes. This film illustrates this well, with scenes that feel uncomfortable and forced rather than charming or funny. The film desperately tries to sell us unlikable characters by casting likable actors, but this strategy falls flat. The characters’ actions and motivations are poorly developed, making it hard for the audience to root for them. The narrative is messy and disjointed, lacking a coherent flow. Key plot points are either rushed or dragged out, leaving viewers confused and disengaged. For example, the romantic climax, which should be the film’s highlight, is poorly executed and fails to deliver any emotional impact due to the lack of build-up and character development. Moreover, the underlying message of the film is problematic. It seems to suggest that certain behaviors are acceptable simply because they are performed by the opposite gender, which is a troubling notion. This rom-com fails on multiple levels. Its gender-swapped roles do nothing to mitigate the creepiness of the characters’ actions, and the messy storyline fails to engage. Casting likable actors cannot save a film with fundamentally unlikable characters and a problematic message. This movie is a reminder that superficial changes cannot fix deep-seated narrative issues. For a rom-com to succeed, it needs genuine charm, well-developed characters, and a coherent, thoughtful story—none of which this film provides.