2011's Goon was one of the films that just missed the cut on "My Favorite Sports Movies" list that I wrote a while back, and I seem to enjoy it more every time I watch it.
The films stars Seann William Scott as a bouncer turned hockey enforcer named Doug Glatt. Doug is a polite, kind-hearted, and kind of dumb guy who is looking for his place in the world. Despite his very pleasant demeanor, Glatt happens to be really good at fighting and catches the attention of a minor-league hockey coach who promptly offers him a spot on the team. Even though he has no actually hockey skills to speak of and can barely skate at the start of the film, Glatt's determination and ability to knock-out virtually any opposing player quickly makes him a fan favorite. It isn't long before Glatt earns a call-up, to essentially be the on-ice bodyguard for a former high-end prospect who hasn't been same since being dealt a monstrous body-check by the goon of all goons Ross Rhea (played by Liev Schrieber).
While there isn't anything groundbreaking in this movie, it's just really well put together. At just over an hour and a half, the film movies along at a decent pace. I also think that, top to bottom, it was really well cast. If you're a fan of sports movies and haven't seen Goon, then I recommend checking it out.
4 out of 5.
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