The Vidiot Reviews

Rating: 8/10 (31 May 2012)

Goon
Playing hockey is the only time that a Canadian will knock someone over and not apologize.
And while the stick-handlers in this comedy aren't Canucks, don't expect much kindness from them either.
When Doug (Seann William Scott), a hardheaded bouncer from Boston, is caught on camera beating up a hockey player, who his friend (Jay Baruchel) was trash talking, he becomes an instant hit.
Offered the position of enforcer on his local team, Doug succeeds at pounding on the opposition when beckoned by his coach (Nicholas Campbell).
Soon enough he's called up to the minors to protect a fledging forward (Marc-André Grondin) who's been targeted by a veteran goon (Liev Schreiber).
Chockfull of hilarious hockey player stereotypes, this two-fisted underdog tale transcends comparisons to other hockey films, and shines solely on its own comedic merits.
Now, if they'd only shine a light on hockey's other unsung hero: the back-up goaltender. (Green Light) vidiotreviews.blogspot.com