The best part of hockey comedy Goon is its ability to never forget itself. Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg didn’t write it (based on Adam Frattasio and Douglas Smith’s non-fiction book) like your usual sports film where winning or losing was the goal. They instead brought to life a soft-spoken, compassionate guy whose only talent isn’t laying guys out on the ice like his bloodthirsty fans believe. No, Doug Glatt’s (Seann William Scott) calling is as protector for his family, friends, and teammates. He joined the Halifax Highlanders to provide a spark as well as a formidable presence that would lend his more talented linemates peace of mind and confidence. Victory was never about securing a championship, it was reminding his team what hockey meant beyond the scoreboard.
So when things cut to black on a game for which success occurred before the puck dropped — and...
So when things cut to black on a game for which success occurred before the puck dropped — and...
- 8/30/2017
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
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“Goon” also stars Jay Baruchel, Liev Schreiber, Alison Pill, Eugene Levy, Marc-André Grondin, Kim Coates, Nicholas Campbell, Richard Clarkin, Jonathan Cherry, Ricky Mabe, George Tchortov, Karl Graboshas, Larry Woo and Steve Sim from director Michael Dowse and writers Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg (co-writer of “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express”). The film opens in Chicago on March 30, 2012.
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“Goon” also stars Jay Baruchel, Liev Schreiber, Alison Pill, Eugene Levy, Marc-André Grondin, Kim Coates, Nicholas Campbell, Richard Clarkin, Jonathan Cherry, Ricky Mabe, George Tchortov, Karl Graboshas, Larry Woo and Steve Sim from director Michael Dowse and writers Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg (co-writer of “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express”). The film opens in Chicago on March 30, 2012.
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- 3/24/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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