Goon (2011)

Goon (2011) is a raucous, heartwarming sports comedy-drama about Doug Glatt, a big-hearted bouncer who’s long felt like an odd fit in his brainy adoptive family. When a drunken on-ice brawl reveals Doug’s knack for fighting, a minor-league coach gives him a shot as an enforcer—despite the fact Doug can barely skate. Learning just enough to survive on the ice, Doug becomes a beloved protector for an injured star, Xavier LaFlamme, and a surprising leader for a ragtag team of underdogs. Watching Goon you’ll get a mix of brutal, funny hockey fights and genuine emotional payoff. The movie balances crude, physical humor and painful, bloody showdowns with tender scenes about friendship, belonging, and self-worth—especially in Doug’s relationships with his loyal best friend Pat, his conflicted family, and his love interest, Eva. The central rivalry with aging enforcer Ross “The Boss” Rhea provides the film’s most intense, cathartic moments. If you watch Goon expect loud, kinetic hockey action, plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, and an overall blue-collar charm. It’s an underdog story that’s both violent and oddly sweet: crude and comic on the surface, but often surprisingly sincere about identity and courage. Ideal for viewers who like sports movies with heart, physical comedy, and a gritty, working-class edge.

Actors: Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel, Alison Pill

Director: Michael Dowse

Runtime: 92 min

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sport

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