Matt Greene I was more than a bit surprised at how much I enjoyed this light and fun sports-rom-com. I wish the actual sports dramatics were better, which just inexplicable following the whims of the screenwriter instead of the characters reality, but there's still much to like. The dialogue is great, even with the constant golf puns and metaphors, which are delivered with such intention and self-awareness. Costner is in top form; cocky, likable, and disruptive.

HotToastyRag Well, if you're a golf fan—and by that, I mean you like watching bad movies that have a golf setting—you'll be able to get through this one without boredom setting in. For the rest of you, skip this one and pick another Kevin Costner sports movie.Kevin Costner and sports—a combination we've happily watched three times before Tin Cup and three times after. This one, where Costner plays a has-been golfer who gets back in the game to get, uh, love, just doesn't cut the mustard. Who would have thought? The star is a good-looking guy, the love interest is as pretty as Hollywood can make her, and the promotional poster is really cute (and incidentally doesn't even hint at the movie having anything to do with golf). Somewhere along the line, it falls flat. Probably around the time when Costner shows Rene Russo how to golf and does the whole "I'll stand behind you and show you how to hold the stick" routine.If you like cheesy, kind-of-lousy romantic comedies, go out and rent it. It's not atrocious. You'll live. But if you're in the mood for a better movie (and just as much Kevin Costner yumminess) you're better off watching Bull Durham.

Python Hyena Tin Cup (1996): Dir: Ron Shelton / Cast: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Richard "Cheech" Marin, Linda Hart: Kevin Costner plays golf pro Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy who attempts to impress a psychiatrist but she is dating a competitor whom he dislikes and to make things worse he is offered a caddying job. Director Ron Shelton does a decent job at detailing the relationships. He previously directed Costner in Bull Durham as well as direct White Men Can't Jump and Blaze. Costner demonstrates an individual who longs for greatness again in both golf and relationships and eventually he must prove himself at both. Rene Russo is well cast as the psychiatrist who comes to realize that Costner really doesn't need therapy. Her role a more predictable but she plays it with intelligence and wit. Richard "Cheech" Marin provides humour as Costner's loyal caddy who has seen the ups and downs in McAvoy's career. Don Johnson plays the opposing golfer who abuses his authority and takes pride in the thought of humbling McAvoy and winning the hand of Ruso at the same time. Outside the principal actors, other roles are cardboard. The ending is a triumph because it avoids the expected and swerves further clichés as well as push its hero to the brinks even when spectators feel it's pointless to do so. Great theme regarding achievement and the longing for the spotlight. Score: 8 ½ / 10

Punkyboo13 I've seen this movie several times and every time it gets cuter. As soon as it starts, when the first few bars of the song begins I recognize it immediately. Keven Costner is adorable and this movie also a reason I became a great admirer of Renee Russo (who at first didn't particularly care for her, but has become one of my favorite actresses). Not exactly the most intelligent or timeless movie, but very entertaining and a joy to watch. The end gets me every time. I don't know if it's just me, but I actually get all involved and emotional. (Every time I see that scene at "the river", it reminds of how irresistibly gorgeous Kevin Costner is. Kevin you are so wonderful, manly and sexy.)