Review of Goon

Goon (2011)
7/10
Not your typical Sports movie
16 July 2012
A lot of swearing, nudity and beatings make this a really different breed of Sports movie altogether. So don't compare this to other ice hockey movies that have been done in the past, because it won't hold up against those, just because they were more sweet natured. This one is really a punch in the face, while it consistently insults you. Can you deal with that? Than you can watch it too.

Sean William Scotts introduction into the movie worried me a little (the opening montage made him look like another Stiffler character). But you can dismiss that thought right away, because he is almost the complete opposite (even if it sometimes feels like he could swing around and do something "Stiffler-ific"). Jay B. who also co-wrote the movie, is on best friend duty here and may either annoy you to death or amuse you to death. Hopefully the latter. Because in the end: There will be blood ...
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