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Here Comes the Boom

What can I say about 'Here Comes the Boom'? This movie is not what you expect! If you have seen any of Kevin James' other work you probably think that it will pretty much be like that. It's not. This movie has a very serious attitude. Yes, there are comedy elements and humour throughout, but the primary storyline it taken entirely seriously. 'Here Comes the Boom' is a movie about a schoolteacher, Scott (Kevin James), who decides to take up MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) to help bridge the gap in the school's budget and save his friend's job. He is, naturally, a middle-aged school teacher who has only some college wrestling as experience. Through some connections he manages to find a trainer/coach and he is off to the cage.

I expected some comical cage fighting but I was wrong. There are several, hardcore, bloody-faced, 'Rocky' Style fight scenes. Men will like this movie. The balance for that is a heartwarming story of self improvement and renewed excitement for life! Before Scott started fighting MMA he was a deadbeat teacher. Soon the students catch wind of what he is doing and he becomes a sort of hero for them. Once Scott realizes what an effect he can have on the kids he starts really putting his heart and soul into his work! It's a really great story that keeps you invested all throughout the movie.

I want to talk about the characters themselves. There is this fantastic chemistry between the three primary characters: Scott, his trainer, Niko, and the teacher, Marty, whose job they are trying to save. These three guys are fantastic on screen together! There are so many great moments between the characters that I can't even begin to start naming them. It's just all very well done.

All in all I recommend this movie. I found it to be thoroughly enjoyable and I hope you will to! 
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  1. CherieApril 15, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    It really is a pleasant surprise from Hollywood and a well-done film. Love the photo you chose of the three guys peeking through the curtain!

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