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FULL WATCHALONG ~ GOON
🕑 Added 2025-02-10 20:19:44 +0000 UTCGoon (2011) is a raucous and surprisingly heartfelt underdog tale. Seann William Scott stars as Doug Glatt, a lovable, slightly clumsy bouncer who stumbles his way into the role of a hockey enforcer—a job that’s as much about throwing punches as it is about throwing yourself into a mix of absurdity and sheer determination.
It’s a film that unapologetically goes all in: whether it’s the ludicrous fight scenes that make you wonder if hockey players secretly moonlight as professional brawlers, or the snarky one-liners that punctuate every awkward moment on the ice.
What really makes this film a gem is its emotional core. Amid the slapstick chaos and gritty, low-budget charm, Goon celebrates the heart of the underdog—the guy who’s never been the star athlete but finds his own kind of glory through sheer grit and a knack for finding his place in a rough-and-tumble team. The supporting cast, each more eccentric than the last, turns every locker room and rink-side brawl into a riotous carnival of camaraderie and misadventure.
If you thought hockey enforcers were all muscle and no funny bone, Goon is here to knock that misconception on its head. It’s a movie that blends hard-hitting action with self-aware humor, proving that sometimes, even in a world of ice, blood, and bruises, there’s plenty of room for heart.
Comments
Jacob Colson
The reason why he got suspended is because, yeah you can't fight a guy once he hits the ice. Fight's over. And because of a mental lapse, he wasn't guarding the guy who eventually ran Laflamme into the boards. That's why Coach was pissed.
Jacob Colson
Jay Baruchel even co-wrote and directed the sequel!
Jacob Colson
Thanks for reacting to this!! Slap Shot is another great classic hockey movie with Paul Newman! And hockey games are so much fun in person but I still enjoy watching games on TV (and on the radio). Huge Dallas Stars fan here!
Stevilicious
In hockey, the players police themselves. If an opposing player gives a cheap shot or dirty hit, the enforcer goes out and does just what they do in this movie. The sequel isn't as good but it shows how the game has changed and the roll of enforcers in the league.
