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Meet Doug, the nicest guy you'll ever fight.
2012 · 1h 32m · R
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Michael Dowse
Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score.
Top critics, in their words
As the brutality ramps up, and the story gains real consequence, for some reason, we actually laugh harder. Goon is a comedy, often a very funny one, but you might be hesitant to call it that once you've actually seen it.
[Scott] is reason enough to see the film, which otherwise is a by-the-book sports comedy.
The movie's unlikely sincerity can't completely offset its ugliness for less bloodthirsty viewers, but it helps, and it does smooth over some narrative rough edges.
The movie is harsh, nasty and vulgar like you wouldn't believe. And often, it's hilarious.
It's an underdog story that doesn't take itself too seriously, tender as a bruise and about as blue.
Chicks with Sticks (2005)
Comedy · PG-13
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