Better than most... man, do I miss Bob Probert and fighting in the NHL!

Rating: Null/10 (3 April 2012)

Maybe it's the fond memories of when hockey used to really be like this but I enjoyed this effort quite a bit. (Although, that's FAR more swearing then I'd like to hear in peacetime. This movie has to be the f-bomb champion of the year) Sure there are Hollywood liberties taken but nothing that's too much to overlook or for the story to overcome. It's certainly not a complex story or character but that's part of its charm. It's a story about a hockey enforcer that's a bit of a simpleton and knows it. It's based on the true life of minor leaguer Doug Brown but has to be loosely based. I know nothing of him but I'm wondering if Liev Schreiber's character is loosely based on Marty McSorley? Whatever the case, this movie works better than most sports tales and very worthwhile to watch if you're a fan of the old days in hockey. Man, I miss Bob Probert...