THE Hockey Movie

Rating: 9/10 (26 January 2006)

Paul Newman was asked of all his roles, which one was his favorite. He replied that he didn't really have a favorite, but if you were interested in which role was closest to Paul Newman's character, he said Reggie Dunlop.
This is a laid back look at the 70's. The economy was headed for the toilet, people were trying to understand what was happening around them as traditional values had been held up to ridicule by a generation that was still trying to figure out what to do with themselves. The movie can be taken on many levels if you begin to consider the mantra of "old time hockey". The story never tries to provide a definitive answer, but shows that when you try to answer the big questions, only more questions will arise.
It ranks up there with M*A*S*H, Fast Times, and Caddyshack. Each has its own merits and makes various comments on society, some more deeply than others. If any of those movies appeals to you, then you will enjoy this.