Two Can Play That Game
Encyclopedia
Two Can Play That Game is a 2001 romantic comedy film
written and directed
by Mark Brown. The film stars Vivica A. Fox
, Morris Chestnut
, and Anthony Anderson
.
) 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. The battle soon begins.Though at the conclusion of the movie Shante and Keith get back together, it is insinuated in the sequel Three Can Play That Game
that they are separated.
.
was released in February 2008. Unlike the first film, the sequel is Not Rated, but there will still be a little inappropriate content. Three Can Play That Game will also star Vivica A. Fox
as Shante Smith, a famous couple's counselor. 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 was he mentioned.
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
written and directed
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by Mark Brown. The film stars Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica Anjanetta Fox is an American actress and television producer. She is best known for her roles in the films Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall In Love,Kill Bill and Juwanna Mann....
, Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut
Morris L. Chestnut is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as teenage father Ricky Baker in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, groom-to-be Lance Sullivan in the 1999 film The Best Man, as Tracy Reynolds, NBA star in the 2002 film Like Mike, and as the Visitor Ryan in the...
, and Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He has starred in his own sitcom All About the Andersons, as well as the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show during the fifth and final season of the show. He is also known for his leading roles in television dramas such as K-Ville, The...
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Plot
Shante Smith (Vivica A. FoxVivica A. Fox
Vivica Anjanetta Fox is an American actress and television producer. She is best known for her roles in the films Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall In Love,Kill Bill and Juwanna Mann....
) 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
Morris Chestnut
Morris L. Chestnut is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as teenage father Ricky Baker in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, groom-to-be Lance Sullivan in the 1999 film The Best Man, as Tracy Reynolds, NBA star in the 2002 film Like Mike, and as the Visitor Ryan in the...
), 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
Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He has starred in his own sitcom All About the Andersons, as well as the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show during the fifth and final season of the show. He is also known for his leading roles in television dramas such as K-Ville, The...
), 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. The battle soon begins.Though at the conclusion of the movie Shante and Keith get back together, it is insinuated in the sequel Three Can Play That Game
Three Can Play That Game
Three Can Play That Game is a 2007 romantic comedy film, directed by Samad Davis. The film stars Jason George, Jazsmin Lewis, and Vivica A. Fox, and is a sequel to the 2001 film Two Can Play That Game.-Plot:...
that they are separated.
Cast
- Vivica A. FoxVivica A. FoxVivica Anjanetta Fox is an American actress and television producer. She is best known for her roles in the films Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall In Love,Kill Bill and Juwanna Mann....
as Shante Smith - Morris ChestnutMorris ChestnutMorris L. Chestnut is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as teenage father Ricky Baker in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, groom-to-be Lance Sullivan in the 1999 film The Best Man, as Tracy Reynolds, NBA star in the 2002 film Like Mike, and as the Visitor Ryan in the...
as Keith Fenton - Anthony AndersonAnthony AndersonAnthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He has starred in his own sitcom All About the Andersons, as well as the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show during the fifth and final season of the show. He is also known for his leading roles in television dramas such as K-Ville, The...
as Tony - Wendy Raquel RobinsonWendy Raquel RobinsonWendy Raquel Robinson is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina Grier on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, and as sports agent Tasha Mack on the CW/BET comedy-drama The Game....
as Karen - Tamala JonesTamala JonesTamala R. Jones is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the movies Booty Call, The Wood, Kingdom Come, The Brothers, and Two Can Play That Game...
as Tracey Johnson - Bobby BrownBobby BrownRobert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a...
as Michael - Mo'Nique as Diedre
- Ray WiseRay WiseRaymond Nicolas "Ray" Wise is an American actor, known for his roles as Leland Palmer in Twin Peaks, as Leon C. Nash, right-hand henchman to villain Clarence Boddicker in the science fiction classic RoboCop, and recently as the Devil in the CW television series Reaper.-Life and career:Wise was...
as Bill Parker - Jeff Markey as Phil
- Dondre T. Whitfield as Dwain
- Gabrielle UnionGabrielle UnionGabrielle Monique Union is an American actress and former model. Among her notable roles is as the cheerleader opposite Kirsten Dunst in the film Bring it On. Union starred opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the blockbuster film Bad Boys II and played a medical doctor in the CBS drama...
as Conny Spalding - Lee Anthony as Attorney in Elevator
- Cherise Bangs as Miller Girl #2
- Zatella Beatty as Cynthia
- Mark BrownMark BrownMark Brown may refer to:* Mark A. Brown, American businessman and gaming industry executive* Mark N. Brown, NASA astronaut* Brownmark, bassist of Prince's Revolution* Mark Malloch Brown, United Kingdom politician...
as Lying Man #1 - Pierre Burgess as Lying Man #3
- Natashia WilliamsNatashia WilliamsNatashia Williams-Blach is an American actress and former Wonderbra campaign model, who is perhaps best known for her role as Shane Phillips in NBC/Syndicated series She Spies....
as Sexy Woman in Club - Terrence "Skyy" Grant - Choir Member
- Pretty Boy Duncan - Town Scank
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 MusketeerThe Musketeer
The Musketeer is a 2001 American film very loosely based on Alexandre Dumas, père's classic novel The Three Musketeers, directed by Peter Hyams and starring Catherine Deneuve, Tim Roth, Mena Suvari, Stephen Rea, Nick Moran, Bill Treacher and Justin Chambers.The film features Tsui Hark's regular...
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Sequel
A direct-to-dvd film titled Three Can Play That GameThree Can Play That Game
Three Can Play That Game is a 2007 romantic comedy film, directed by Samad Davis. The film stars Jason George, Jazsmin Lewis, and Vivica A. Fox, and is a sequel to the 2001 film Two Can Play That Game.-Plot:...
was released in February 2008. Unlike the first film, the sequel is Not Rated, but there will still be a little inappropriate content. Three Can Play That Game will also star Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica Anjanetta Fox is an American actress and television producer. She is best known for her roles in the films Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall In Love,Kill Bill and Juwanna Mann....
as Shante Smith, a famous couple's counselor. This time around, Fox's character plays a supporting role as opposed to her starring role in the original. Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut
Morris L. Chestnut is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as teenage father Ricky Baker in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, groom-to-be Lance Sullivan in the 1999 film The Best Man, as Tracy Reynolds, NBA star in the 2002 film Like Mike, and as the Visitor Ryan in the...
or his character doesn't make an appearance, but was he mentioned.