"Tin Cup" is a good golfing movie. As for a comedy romance, it's so-so. There's not much by way of clever or witty writing. The comedy is mostly in situations. And, most of that doesn't come from the movie's lead actor, Kevin Costner. Rene Russo is good as Dr. Molly Griswold, and she provides some of comedy. The rest is provided by the various sidekicks of Roy McAvoy, whom Costner plays.
Cheech Marin is good, and funny, as Romeo Posar. Dennis Burkley is funny as Earl. And Linda Hart is good, and funny, as Doreen. Don Johnson, is okay as the straight guy antagonist of Roy. Again, this is a movie where Costner says his lines, goes through the motions but seems to have no life or energy. Actually, the role fits that lack of an aura about him - he's tired and lazy.
The best that all of the above would earn this film - if it had a good screenplay, would be five stars in my book. The screenplay itself is just fair, but the golfing and golf segments lift this film two to three stars. First, there's the interplay and scenes with the announcers and golfers on the course. It gives it a feel of real pro-golf. And it's entertaining. Then the courses, scenic holes and scenery in general brighten it up. Finally, the golfing action and filming is very good. One has a good idea how Roy's golfing will go, but it's fun to see the shots.
The language at times is crass and crude. Otherwise, this rates as a fair golfing movie for all that it shows. Costner gets some credit for that because he has good golfing form. But none of the acting is above par. It's lightweight as a comedy, and so-so as a romance.
Here's the best dialog from the film. Dr. Molly Griswold, "Is this normal behavior for him?" Earl, "Well, the word 'normal' and him don't often collide in the same sentence."
Cheech Marin is good, and funny, as Romeo Posar. Dennis Burkley is funny as Earl. And Linda Hart is good, and funny, as Doreen. Don Johnson, is okay as the straight guy antagonist of Roy. Again, this is a movie where Costner says his lines, goes through the motions but seems to have no life or energy. Actually, the role fits that lack of an aura about him - he's tired and lazy.
The best that all of the above would earn this film - if it had a good screenplay, would be five stars in my book. The screenplay itself is just fair, but the golfing and golf segments lift this film two to three stars. First, there's the interplay and scenes with the announcers and golfers on the course. It gives it a feel of real pro-golf. And it's entertaining. Then the courses, scenic holes and scenery in general brighten it up. Finally, the golfing action and filming is very good. One has a good idea how Roy's golfing will go, but it's fun to see the shots.
The language at times is crass and crude. Otherwise, this rates as a fair golfing movie for all that it shows. Costner gets some credit for that because he has good golfing form. But none of the acting is above par. It's lightweight as a comedy, and so-so as a romance.
Here's the best dialog from the film. Dr. Molly Griswold, "Is this normal behavior for him?" Earl, "Well, the word 'normal' and him don't often collide in the same sentence."