The Replacements (2000 Film)

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A football comedy about the 1987 NFL players’ strike, in which Keanu Reeves plays a scab quarterback on the losing end of a career while coach Gene Hackman and team owner Jack Warden lord over the unfortunate proceedings, features a quirky collection of tracks from the past. Gloria Gaynor’s disco anthem “I Will Survive” has more lives than a cat and is sure to go down alongside Queen’s “We Will Rock You” as an enduring sports anthem. Gary Glitter’s “Rock & Roll Part Two” proves the timeless vintage of 1970s glam. But it’s Young M.C .’s “Bust a Move” that retains the most flavor, hailing from that late-1980s vantage point when hip-hop was younger and more kinetic. The addition of Orange County, California, alternative rockers Lit is a surprise. Whereas Marky Mark should probably stick to underwear ads and acting, in that order. But, pray tell, why weren’t the punk band the Replacements included in what would so obviously be a starring role on this soundtrack? –Rob O’Connor

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Featuring “Ziplock” (Lit), “Bust-A-Move” (Young MC), “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor),”Rock and Roll Pt.2″ (Gary GLitter), and more, along with the original score by John Debney.