The White House action flick has proven to be a nice performer for star Gerard Butler, who was coming off a string of flops, as well as distributor FilmDistrict.

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But, that's like saying Gerard Butler is a slightly hunkier dude than Hugh Jackman.

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The only big film opening this weekend (in 2, 700 theaters) is Playing For Keeps which stars Gerard Butler as a washed up soccer player who returns home to try and become a man.

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