Goon tastic movie

Rating: 8/10 (22 September 2012)

OK, I saw previews for this movie and thought here we go another hockey slapstick comedy about hockey ala "Slap Shot." Well, I got to say it started out that way, and admittedly there is a touch of that type of comedy aspect throughout, but taken all together this is actually a pretty good movie that goes beyond the comedy aspects.
I am a hockey fan. I grew up watching the so-called "Goons," I am a lifelong Red Wings fans so I have seen the Bob Proberts, Darren McCartys, and Joey Kocurs. The goon was an enduring thing in hockey and with the exception of the minor leagues (where this movie takes place) these type of players are pretty much a thing of the past. Go to youtube and do a search for Tie Domi vs. Bob Probert, or Bob Probert vs. Stu Grimson to see the real deal, as nothing like it exists in the NHL anymore. There is nothing wrong with celebrating these players of a by gone era and have a good laugh in the process.
I say grab some beer, pop in this movie, and have fun. It is much better than I thought it would be.