Two Can Play That Game
| Two Can Play That Game | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mark Brown |
| Produced by |
Doug McHenry Lana Campbell Larry Kennar Mark Brown Paddy Cullen Robert N. Fried Scott Wynne |
| Written by | Mark Brown |
| Starring |
Vivica A. Fox Morris Chestnut |
| Music by | Marcus Miller |
| Cinematography | Alexander Gruszynski |
| Edited by | Earl Watson |
| Distributed by | Screen Gems |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million[1] |
| Box office | $22,391,450[1] |
Two Can Play That Game is a 2001 romantic comedy film written and directed by Mark Brown. The film stars Vivica A. Fox and Morris Chestnut.
Plot
Shante Smith (Vivica A. Fox) is a woman who gives advice on how to keep a man in check. Her ideals are challenged when her man, an attorney, named Keith Fenton (Morris Chestnut), threatens to stray. Smith is a well-educated woman who feels that when it comes to men and their tricks, she knows them all. On the other end, Shante’s boyfriend Keith is being led by his friend Tony (Anthony Anderson), who thinks he knows all the tricks that women play. When Shanté's boyfriend, Keith, is caught red-handed stepping out with a co-worker, Shanté institutes her "Ten Day Plan" to get her man in line.[2] The battle soon begins, though at the conclusion of the movie, Shante and Keith get back together.
Cast
- Vivica A. Fox as Shante Smith
- Morris Chestnut as Keith Fenton
- Anthony Anderson as Tony
- Wendy Raquel Robinson as Karen
- Tamala Jones as Tracey Johnson
- Bobby Brown as Michael
- Mo'Nique as Diedre
- Ray Wise as Bill Parker
- Jeff Markey as Phil
- Dondre T. Whitfield as Dwain
- Gabrielle Union as Conny Spalding
- Lee Anthony as Attorney in Elevator
- Cherise Bangs as Miller Girl #2
- Zatella Beatty as Cynthia
- Mark Brown as Lying Man #1
- Pierre Burgess as Lying Man #3
- Natashia Williams as Sexy Woman in Club
- Colby Kane as Calvin
- Terrence "Skyy" Grant as Choir Member
- Pretty Boy Duncan as Town Skank
Box office
The film opened at #2 at the U.S. Box office raking in $7,720,942 USD in its first opening weekend, behind The Musketeer.[1]
Critical Reception
The film got a mixed reception at Rotten Tomatoes with a rating of 43% including 27 fresh and 36 rotten.[3]
Sequel
A direct-to-DVD film, titled Three Can Play That Game, was released in February 2008. The sequel was rated 
, although there still was a little inappropriate content. Three Can Play That Game starred Vivica A. Fox as Shante Smith, a famous couple's counsellor. This time around, Fox's character plays a supporting role, as opposed to her starring role in the original. Morris Chestnut or his character doesn't make an appearance, but he was mentioned.
References
- 1 2 3 "Two Can Play That Game (2001) – Box Office Mojo". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ↑ 2001, Plot Summary for Two Can Play That Game. The Internet Movie Database, August 18, 2010, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0269341/plotsummary
- ↑ "Rotten Tomatoes rating". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2016.