Any Given Sunday
Oliver Stone’s balls-to-the-wall gridiron epic, a multi-character study presenting televised sport as the modern day gladiatorial arena. Follows a hefty battle between egos, traditions and loyalties as coach Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino) struggles to find the winning formula. While his aging quarterback (Dennis Quaid) recovers from injury, D'Amato is put under the pump from new owner (Cameron Diaz) to produce results and hire exciting young talent, like Steamin' Willie Beamen (Jamie Foxx).
1999Rating: M162 minsUSA
DramaSport
- Director:
- Oliver Stone ('Platoon', 'JFK', 'Natural Born Killers')
- Writer:
- John LoganOliver Stone
- Cast:
- Al PacinoCameron DiazJamie FoxxDennis QuaidJames WoodsLL Cool JMatthew ModineJim BrownLawrence TaylorBill BellamyAaron EckhartElizabeth BerkleyCharlton HestonTerrell Owens
Any Given Sunday / Reviews
The Dissolve
Stone's blend of mayhem and sensuality-which doesn't shy away from the eroticism of athletes-is a refreshing alternative to the solemnity of most sports dramas.
Full reviewRoger Ebert
We're reminded that very little movie material is original until actors transform it from cliches into particulars.
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Empire Magazine
Despite the film's faults, there can be no argument that this is one of the most visually exciting experiences you will have this year.
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