Slap Shot Is a classic Hockey film that everyone needs to see!

Rating: 10/10 (18 June 2007)

I really loved Slapshot, i saw it many times as a kid and it still holds up just as well today in my opinion, I absolutely loved the Hanson brothers, they just cracked me up with the things they did, Paul Newman was also brilliant as Reggie. The hockey action is pretty exciting as well with some amusing fights, and great humor as well. It's also very similar to what was happening in Hockey and NHL at that time with all the goons in hockey, so I also enjoyed that too. There's lots of vulgar language,blood, nasty humor and I absolutely loved it, cause i love controversy, as I believe this is one of the best Sports movies ever made it has everything you want. There are lots of funny jokes in this film one of my favorites was Strother Martin's joke about the Masturbator as that cracked me up big time. Overall Slap shot is a must see for any film buff as it's a true classic and hasn't dated one bit in my opinion.
The Acting is very good. Paul Newman is terrific as Reggie Dunlop,he was funny,cocky but never overbearing and always had this great charm about him that you couldn't help but love he really is a class act I believe this is one of his finest roles!. Michael Ontkean is good as the hot shot Ned Braden who Doesen't like to fight as he has a classic moment near the end where he strips off his gear and starts doing dances that was the highlight for me.Strother Martin is good as the crook Owner he just brought lots of class and laughs to this. Jennifer Warren is OK but nothing spectacular as the love interest, and didn't really have much to do in my opinion her chemistry with Newman was OK. Lindsay Crouse is decent as Ontkean's love interest but got on my nerves with her constant snotty attitude. Jeff Carlson,Steve Carlson,David Hanson are all hilarious as the Hanson brothers and cracked me up whenever they were on screen as they were the highlight for me.