Goon a little gory but fun

[George Bellefontaine]

This Canadian made film is about a hockey goon ( Seann William Scott ) who can hardly skate or play the game, but makes up for it all with his fists. Many laugh-out-loud moments but there is also a lot of blood. Liev Schreiber, who plays the league leading tough guy about to retire, stole the movie even though his time on film is short. The climax comes when Scott and Schreiber have their inevitable confrontation.

There haven't been many decent hockey movies made, so there aren't many to compare Goon to, other than Slapshot, perhaps. In this case, the latter is the much better. But, then, Goon doesn't have Paul Newman.

Anyway, most hockey fans will get a kick out of Goon, which was actually based on a real life hockey player, so don't hesitate to give it a rent.

[Ovation]

Haven't seen it yet, but I'll get around to it I'm sure. Another great hockey film is Maurice Richard (released, I believe, as The Rocket in the English-speaking market). Well worth checking out.

[George Bellefontaine]

Haven't seen it yet, but I'll get around to it I'm sure. Another great hockey film is Maurice Richard (released, I believe, as The Rocket in the English-speaking market). Well worth checking out.

I actually have that in my collection, Paul. It is French with English subtitles. I'm old enough to remember Maurice The Rocket Richard and the film does a good job of portraying his life. The Rocket is all drama while Goon is more of a satirical look at the game's enforcers.

[aud19]

I've been debating on this one George, with your recommendation I may actually have to give it a look...going to be low on the priority list though I think :lol:

[George Bellefontaine]

It's good for a laugh, Jason.