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Goon (2012)

"Meet Doug, the nicest guy you'll ever fight."
ThumbScore
👍 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 72% (RT: 81%, MC: 64) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (1,006 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Metacritic
64
Cast
Seann William Scott as Doug Glatt
Marc-André Grondin as Xavier Laflamme
Liev Schreiber as Ross Rhea
Eugene Levy as Dr. Glatt
Kim Coates as Ronnie Hortense
Nicholas Campbell as Rollie Hortense
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 1,006 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 72%.
Overview
Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Goon was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Seann William Scott spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Goon is a 2012 comedy, drama film directed by Michael Dowse. Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score. The film has been rated by 1,006 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Goon delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Goon (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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