Seann William Scott plays an aggressive brand of hockey in the sports comedy 'Goon'.
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."
Nick Prigge wrote:
"Goon, a new film from Michael Dowse that is loosely based on the real life of ex-hockey enforcer Doug Smith. When a hockey player enters the stands to confront rowdy fans, the fan who cleans his clock does not merely become an instant folk hero – he earns a tryout with the local team."
Facing facts some people simply won't like this movie. I liked it, was laughing almost the entire time. Sure the script could use work, but hey I enjoyed the film overall.
However its hockey and its "stupid" humor so there will be people that simply don't, or dont want to, like it.
