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Tin Cup (1996)
Golf Pro. Love
Amateur.
Director: Gavin O'Connor,
rated R language, sexual situations
  Starring: Kevin
Costner, Rene Russo, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson, Rex Linn, Linda
Hart, Dennis Burkley, Lou Myers, Richard Lineback
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"Sex and golf are the two
things you can enjoy even if you're not good at them."
- Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy
Why watch this?
I love a great comeback story. And any chance to see Cheech Marin
on screen.
Plot Summary:
Roy McAvoy is a washed-up golf prodigy managing a driving range
in West Texas. He falls for his new golf student, Dr. Molly
Griswold, who happens to be the girlfriend of his arrogant
former college rival and PGA star, David Simms. Motivated by his
feelings and a rivalry with Simms, Roy sets out to qualify for
the U.S. Open and win Molly's heart. Let's hope his caddy,
Romeo, can keep him under control.
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Dad's Preview:
This is my favorite film about golf. The quirky Costner portrays Roy McAvoy, a
stubborn, pro golf has-been, lazing around at a dusty Texas driving range.
Sure, he has his local fans, but he ain't goin' nowhere fast. When Molly, an
attractive psychologist, stops in for a lesson, he falls for
her. To up the ante, she is conveniently dating Roy's old rival,
David, who is still on the Pro Tour. This gives Roy the kick in the
butt he needs to try again. Romeo, his one-time caddy,
reluctantly agrees to help out, knowing how damn temperamental Roy
can be. The rest, as they say, is golf film history. |
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Regency
Enterprises; Warner Bros.
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