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Two Can Play That Game poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.5 / 100
2001·Comedy / Romance·1h 30m

TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME

“The rules are simple. There are no rules.”

Corporate overachiever and all-around fly chick Shanté Smith thinks she's got the goods to keep her slickster boyfriend Keith, from straying—until he discovers a greener pasture, Shanté's archrival, Conny. Scorned, she plans to get her man back by any means necessary.

Above the Line
Mark Brown·DirectorMark Brown·WriterAlexander Gruszynski·Director of PhotographyMarcus Miller·MusicEarl Watson·Editor
Cast
Vivica A. Fox·Shanté SmithMorris Chestnut·Keith FentonAnthony Anderson·TonyGabrielle Union·Conny SpaldingWendy Raquel Robinson·KarenTamala Jones·Tracey JohnsonMo'Nique·DiedreBobby Brown·MichaelDondré Whitfield·DwainRay Wise·Bill Parker
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Mark Brown·Director
Writing· 1
Mark Brown·Writer
Camera· 1
Alexander Gruszynski·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Earl Watson·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Marcus Miller·MusicPhill Lewis·Loop Group Coordinator
Art & Design· 2
Amy Ancona·Production DesignDebrae Little·Costume Design
Production· 6
Mark Brown·ProducerPaddy Cullen·ProducerDoug McHenry·ProducerRobert N. Fried·Executive ProducerLarry Kennar·Executive ProducerRobi Reed·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Henry Kingi Jr.·Stunt CoordinatorDiana R. Lupo·StuntsJeff Cadiente·Utility Stunts
By the Numbers
67.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$22M
ROI 72%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Two Can Play That Game's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#CB0000
#D9D9D9
#333333
Mood
Playful, Romantic, Comedic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man and a woman in the upper section, with the woman pulling on the man's tie, both smiling against a solid red background. Below them, a ”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
TieLeopard Print DressHigh Heels
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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