Goon

I'm not an avid hockey fan, but when I do watch it, it's always with the anticipation of a boxing match, and with Goon you can enjoy that to the fullest. The story strongly resembles other American fairytale about the way to the top, but this time the sporting concept, the very indiscriminately and bloody battles and the irresistibly inappropriate fucking triumph over any kitsch make the film an easygoing and pure comedy that I would have watched more than once. Plus a great Scott and a literally lethal Liev Schreiber. :D (17.03.2013)

If you're familiar with the excellent film Slap Shot with Paul Newman, then... this is pretty much the same thing, only about 1000% more vulgar. Were it a different film I would probably be bothered by such an excess of swearing, but it suits the hockey environment. Apart from the titular dumb hero, who is always going his own way, I really, really, really (and come to think of it, actually much more in the end) liked the goon played by Liev Schreiber. Maybe because he reminded me so much of the Pilsen goon Ryan Hollweg. I enjoyed myself to the tune of four stars, which was aided by many of the comments made by the sports commentator. (21.07.2013)

What's really interesting about Goon is that Seann William Scott is actually the most serious part of this comedy—and he’s brilliant in it. I don’t think I’ve seen a better film that blends comedy and hockey until this one. It’s a fantastic story about a guy who might not be great at playing hockey, but he sure knows how to throw punches. Seann bulked up for the role and spends most of the movie beating up anyone who deserves it. By the end, his face is so swollen from all the fights that you'd hardly recognize him. But honestly, this is one of those comedies that felt like something I'd watch again and again. Just really fun and entertaining all the way through. (29.06.2012)

I like hockey, I like Stiffler, I like fighting and blood. So there's no reason not to like this movie. A very original film that manages to entertain and thrill for 90 minutes. The fights are authentic and very tough, Stiffler is the man to beat and nobody stands a chance against him. It's just a film to entertain for a relaxing evening. I liked it very much. 80% (08.12.2015)