Sean of The Daily Rotation wrote, "Goon, the latest film to hit the VOD market 5 weeks before its limited theatrical run via Magnet Releasing, is so much more than any of the trailers would lead you to believe. A hard edged, violent hockey comedy, it turns out to be one of Seann William Scott‘s better roles. Sure, he plays a hard headed Massachusetts bouncer turned semi-pro hockey player who gets his shot at minor league fame, but he does so completely outside his usual oeuvre, showing that he’s not full of only completely moronic characters. Not to say that Doug “The Thug” Glatt (Scott) is a traditionally smart fellow, but he has his talents and his principals."
Nicholas of Movies Hate You Too writes:
Netflix has added several new releases to its Streaming stable; some are misguided and rather disappointing action flicks but a couple of the smaller films are worth checking out. In regards to Netflix’s catalog lineup they’ve added some baseball themed films for the push towards the playoffs, several 70′s horror films, some 80′s teen action, a bizarre mix of 90′s classics, and some ‘thrilling’ B-movies. July isn’t a banner month for new additions but it’s a step in the right direction.
Jeremy of We Got This Covered wrote, "Director Michael Dowse (Take Me Home Tonight) cleverly crafts the most violent sports comedy I have ever seen. Goon is a hard-hitting in-your-face comedy that’s full of explicit and rude jokes, while still filling up the screen with blood and sweat. Seann William Scott gives his best performance yet, while co-writer/co-star Jay Baruchel lets out his inner asshole. Lock up the kids and send the wife out for some ice cream, because Goon is ready to tear up some ice."
Seann William Scott plays an aggressive brand of hockey in the sports comedy 'Goon'.
I don't care what anyone says, I actually like Seann William Scott.
Definitely interested in checking this out, though. Didn't know it was already on VOD, so might have to watch it On Demand or Vudu.
I'll also be interested in seeing how this and Kevin Smith's 'Hit Somebody' compare.