Don't Ever, Play "Lady of Spain" Again!!!

Rating: 9/10 (12 February 2005)

An absolute classic and must see for anyone who is a fan of slapstick or hockey. I remember in January of 1982 when 18" of snow paralyzed St. Louis on a Sunday morning. That night, after we found out we would not have school for several days, the whole family watched 'Slap Shot' on ABC. Even the edited version was hilarious. When we got back to school, everyone was talking 'Slap Shot' and recreating all the best scenes. I think the entire snowbound city watched the movie that night. Although the movie slows in spots, the comedy and characters are classics. The first night the Hansons play, complete with slapping the puck at the organists' head, is some of the best comedy ever. The Championship game, with all the thugs from the '70's Philly Flyers-esqe Syracuse team, contains one of the only really original endings in a sports movie. (My favorite line from the game: "We'll straighten you out, you little PR*CK".) Great Fun, although not for the humor-impaired or overly PC-Types.