The Game Plan, which starred Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Madison Pettis (Cory in the House), grossed $22.9 million in 3,103 theaters when it hit the debuted on September 28 and even hit the number 1 spot at the U.S. and Canadian box office.  The film was also number 1 movie in its second weekend, grossing $16.6 million.

Directed by Andy Fickman, The Game Plan centers on Joe Kingman (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson), an American quarterback who plays for the fictional Boston Rebels, whose lifestyle changes when he discovers he has an 8-year-old daughter named Peyton (Madison Pettis).  The cast also includes Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer, Something to Talk About) as Stella Peck, Roselyn Sánchez as Monique Vasquez, Morris Chestnut as Travis Sanders, and Hayes MacArthur as Kyle Cooper, just to name a few.

Despite its promising ensemble and its positive initial take off in the box office, The Game Plan obtained mixed reviews.  According to Rotten Tomatoes, 30 percent of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 73 reviews, and the consensus among critics is that the film is "another run-of-the-mill Disney comedy."  On Metacritic, the film had a score of 44 out of 100, based on 22 reviews, which also indicates mixed reviews.

The Game Plan is the first movie project of Pettis though this isn't her first time to work with The Rock. The Rock has recently made a guest appearance in the episode "Never The Dwayne Shall Meet" on Cory in the House, where Pettis currently plays President's daughter, Sophie Martinez.  Her other credits include guest roles of The 4400 and Hannah Montana.

Fans can catch Madison Pettis, along with Kyle Massey, Jason Dolley, Maiara Walsh, Rondell Sheridan, John D'Aquino, Lisa Kushell and Jake Thomas, on Cory in the House every Friday at 3/2c on Disney Channel.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: New York Times
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