A Feel Good Light Hearted Comedy

Rating: 7/10 (11 February 2013)

The last Kevin James' movie I saw was Paul Blart: Mallcop, so I wasn't expecting much from this film, but the premise piqued my curiosity enough to give Kevin James' another "shot." While this movie leans on a clichÃ© and predictable storyline, the light hearted and feel good nature of the comedy draws you in. However, If you are expecting a gut busting laughing affair you will be sorely disappointed, as this movie's humor level never reaches past an elementary level.
The messages that are conveyed in the film are inspiring, and James' does a magnificent job of selling their importance throughout the movie. While HCTB does leave much to be desired in the comedy department, The fight sequences are action packed with excellent camera work. Couple this with James' and Rutten's chemistry on screen and you get a successful and entertaining recipe.
If you are able to forgive the flick for its less than stellar comedy, you'll find a family friendly and motivating experience in "Here Comes the Boom." (If I was able to to give a .5 rating on IMDb, my review would more accurately show a 6.5)