One Of Newman's Best!

Rating: 9/10 (13 April 2011)

One of the best Newman films I remember seeing, although I was somewhat taken aback at first by the level and quantity of profanity, although in retrospect, I guess I shouldn't have been. The film was made about Professional Hockey, not the High School variety. I was also very surprised at the level of skating demonstrated by both Mr Newman and Mr Ontkean. Those who for some reason feel it is necessary to burden us with their intricate knowledge - real or imagined - of Hockey Team and League rules and regulations, and how the movie appears at times to play loose with them, should keep in mind that "Slap Shot" was not ever intended to be a Primer for anyone wishing to know all about the sport of Hockey, nor was it intended to portray a 100% accurate bit of source material. It's not supposed to be a history lesson, it's supposed to be entertainment and - well - a very good movie. It does both quite well.