Charlottetown

A very funny movie. A bit crude at times.

8/10
just_ang@ - first review
17.4.2012 - age: 26-35

How do people manage to ignore the absolute filth that streamed from one of the secondary characters? Immaturity, I guess. And then actually give this film a good rating... What are people thinking these days? I liked the main character, and the hockey, that was it. Keep the kids away at all cost! Do yourself a favor... go read a book.

2/10
kcook@ - 2 reviews
12.4.2012 - age: 36-49

Not bad all for a sports comedy, had its funny moments.

7/10
adamjemmett@ - 19 reviews
7.4.2012 - age: 36-49

This seems to be like ordinary films... but has lots of good points... good sound... exact balance between violence love and funny... talks about things thats happening in our country.

8/10
jeremyp.ro@ - 4 reviews
3.4.2012 - age: 18-25

The fans certainly liked this movie more than the professional critics. Before people get up in arms, 'not bad, could be much better' is how I felt about it after leaving the theatre. During the screening I was cheering all the way! A little heavy on stereotypes, of course. Too bad the CBC didn't show one of those games nationally. It would have great seeing Don Cherry rhapsodizing joyously at Glatt's hockey skills.

6/10
m.j.brown@ - 224 reviews
23.3.2012 - age: 50+

Excellent movie, with almost potential to be a cult classic such as the Slap Shot franchise. There is graphic language, mainly from one character. There is a ton of hat tipping to Slap Shot. They even injected a quaint adorable love story into the plot as well, which had ZERO sex scene by the way just kissing and sleeping in the same bed together. Not to mention it is actually VERY accurate to how a goon's life is, especially on the ice. Surprised to see wall punching, weak ankles, etc. utilized. The writers of the film really did their homework... This coming from a former Goon. Loved the film. Have been telling everyone I know to go see it. Sad to see this has not gotten as much promotional backing as some other floppers *cough* John Carter *cough*

10/10
warrenhiller@ - first review
22.3.2012 - age: 26-35

Some funny moments but overall just OK.

8/10
misslunettes@ - first review
21.3.2012 - age: 18-25

Go see it now, great movie, dont be a huge puss puss.

10/10
alex.nestruck@ - 3 reviews
20.3.2012 - age: 18-25

Pretty funny. Lots of crude humour. Definitely more fighting than there is hockey. If you're a hockey fan you'll love this one.

8/10
katmanking@ - 7 reviews
19.3.2012 - age: 26-35

Absolutely great movie. For anyone that watches hockey or plays hockey and enjoys a good laugh while still liking to watch a movie that will get you wrapped up emotionally in the characters. I totally recommend this movie.

9/10
mkirby@ - first review
18.3.2012 - age: 18-25

For anyone who said this movie was bloody and classless... You're right. However if you have ever been in a dressing room and know the foul language and amazing guy bonding that happens you will definitely love the movie and relate to it easily. Great film. Laughed the whole way through.

9/10
pantyhose-zaks@ - first review
17.3.2012 - age: 13-17

I liked the background music!

2/10
dori@ - 5 reviews
17.3.2012 - age: 50+

I decided to be a nice wife and let my hubby pick the movie. I'm so glad I did! I thought it was HILARIOUS! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Sean Scott was totally endearing and the rest of the cast were fantastic. Jay was a bit over the top but I'll forgive him that for bringing us this movie.

8/10
kristenmikulcik@ - 2 reviews
16.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Laughed the entire time and acting was solid. Awesome movie!!!

9/10
itsnotmyprob@ - first review
15.3.2012 - age: 18-25

Funny, funny, funny!!! Make sure you stay for the credits, real life footage!

7/10
hamandeggs90@ - 3 reviews
13.3.2012 - age: 36-49

I heard all the comparisons between "Goon" and "Slapshot", so I went to see for myself. I was VERY disappointed. "Goon" may show the mindless graphic violence fans seem so dedicated to in hockey which was obvious in the earlier film, but the movie lacks any of the humour of "Slapshot". Save your money and rent/[...] the classic.

3/10
bartgummbawl@ - 4 reviews
13.3.2012 - age: 36-49

This was a good movie. I enjoyed it. It kept me entertained for the whole show. I recommend it:)

7/10
johannenkirk@ - 11 reviews
13.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Can you say 'best date movie ever', no joke! Ladies take your man out, bring a wad of cash and cover the whole show with treats. It'll be the equivalent to us taking you to a ballet, except you'll actually enjoy this soft comedy love story, the ballet would be awesome if it was kung fu.

10/10
photosundown@ - 12 reviews
12.3.2012 - age: 18-25

What a great movie. I'm putting it up there with Slap Shot. I found all the characters well done except for Jay Baruchel's. His character, which I'm guessing was the comic relief, was just plain annoying and not funny at all. Liev Scheiber was excellent and Sean William Scott did a fantastic job with his role. I play hockey myself and was pleasantly surprised and the game play and communication between players. Didn't like how all the goals where one player turning an entire team inside out everytime. None the less, a great movie and will be in my yearly rotation.

9/10
kollma@ - 6 reviews
12.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Just saw this and I gotta say it was pretty awesome and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Funny thing is, I don't even like hockey (yeah, I know, I'm a bad 'nuck) but I did truly enjoy this movie. Doug the Thug was a great character. Tough ass-kicker on the ice but very awkward and polite with everyone he meets. Liev Schreiber made a great Newfie rival for Doug in this as well. They really had an overall fantastic cast including the main characters, to the supporting cast to the cameos.

8/10
deanmachine16@ - 6 reviews
11.3.2012 - age: 36-49

It's Slap Shot meets Fight Club. Seriously, it's easily as bloody as Fight Club, only The Goon has more swearing. Much of that comes from Jay Baruchel, who gives the most annoying performance of his career. Thankfully, he mostly disappears after the first twenty minutes. Seann William Scott is lovably good as the title enforcer, and Liev Schreiber is suitably menacing as his rival bad boy. The movie is made up mostly of hockey games and fights, each one bloodier (and toothier) than the last. The hockey itself is badly portrayed; every goal seems to be the result of a breakaway. And the fights are all longer and more brutal than 99% of the fights I've seen. Plus, the whole movie has that cheapo Canadian feel that gets a bit distracting at times. In the end, it's enjoyable enough due to its endearing star, mostly snappy dialog, and a few genuinely tense scenes. Not perfect, but I'll take it.

7/10
newscott13@ - 378 reviews
10.3.2012 - age: 36-49

A screenplay of some surprising substance. There is alot of passion and emotion that went into this. Heard Jay Baruchel being interviewed about the movie. The maple leaf tattooed over heart is not fluke. Through the mayhem there is a heartfelt attempt to deliver a little but about what we are about as Canucks (or even Leafs) The humour doesn't alway work but the good stuff goes down like a rookie slagging Georges (nice cameo) Laraque for being a vegan. My 22 year old son and I were close to hyperventilation at some points. Seann William Scott brings a very unstiffler vulnerability to the lead character which fleshes out a twisted dental demolition derby courtesy of Fubar director Michael Dowse. Hell it it could even be date movie (or perhaps a relationship testing movie) Oh yeah nice to have Canadian cities playing Canadian cities with low down gritty sleety charm.

8/10
pcdeburgo@ - first review
10.3.2012 - age: 50+

I liked it and found it very Canadian, but I really disliked the portrayal of hockey. I interact with international students and a few of them saw it and they basically consider hockey a skillless and savage sport as a result. As much as the aspects it presents are part of the game to a certain degree. I was mostly annoyed by the perception it creates.

6/10
karl_faber@ - 8 reviews
10.3.2012 - age: 18-25

It captures real hockey, especially canadian small town.

9/10
austin_tasha@ - first review
10.3.2012 - age: 18-25

Hilarious irreverent movie. Once you're past the violence it is funny quirky and heart warming.

9/10
triathlon_guy@ - 33 reviews
10.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Listened to bad reviewers pan this and believed them. Friend took me and it was an excellent little film. Great canadiana, better plot than slapshot... excellent excellent performances.

8/10
barnes77@ - first review
9.3.2012 - age: 50+

Funniest hockey flick since Slapshot, if you are a hockey fan you gotta see this one.

9/10
choochin_6@ - first review
9.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Some funny moments but overall just OK.

7/10
marl_laframboise@ - 4 reviews
9.3.2012 - age: 50+

It was a fun guy movie with not much plot. It seemed to try too hard at putting swearing in there; it seemed forced, for the most part. I'm not sure about comparisons to Slapshot; that movie had a plot, and character development where this one goes through the motions of developing characters and the plot is almost childish. I'm not sure about having a guy that obviously can't skate in the lead role of a hockey movie. Leave your brains at home and enjoy this for what it is: a movie about goons.

7/10
darrenboucher73@ - 46 reviews
9.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Slow to start. Extremely gory. SWS- sooo hot!! Love hockey!!

6/10
sunflowerbabe71@ - 22 reviews
8.3.2012 - age: 18-25

Beside all the swearing in this movie; my two boys and I really enjoyed this movie; it had lots of funny and fight scenes.

8/10
army_and_trucker@ - 239 reviews
8.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Stifler from American Pie at his best, a must see for true Canadian hockey fans! XD.

10/10
shade45radio@ - first review
8.3.2012 - age: 18-25

Even though I'm a woman, I have to say I truly enjoyed this movie. Yes there was LOTS of blood, it made you feel more into the movie.

8/10
kbomb@ - first review
8.3.2012 - age: 18-25

This was a good movie; I like the fact that Jay Baruchel was the screenplay writer. I like the fact that it was filmed in Halifax. I liked the cameos by Eugene Levy as the dad. It was funny and the storyline was good.

7/10
toronto@ - 7 reviews
7.3.2012 - age: 26-35

I liked this movie quite a bit. I think most people would enjoy this and EVERY Canadian would certainly enjoy this (as would any hockey fans from other countries) Alison Pill is great as the love interest and all the supporting cast (notably the Halifax teammates) are terrific. I love all the Canadiana in this film. I only just found out about Donair sauce in Halifax and that's great that it gets a shout-out. Not as strong as THE ROCKET but along the same lines of SLAPSHOT. Good fun. All in all, it's a good movie and worth seeing!

7/10
patrick.sullivan@ - 226 reviews
7.3.2012 - age: 36-49

Not worth seeing... very poor language, no substance to the movie, free violence, foul language throughout the whole movie... Very immature jokes, this movie is pretty retarded. If I knew it was that bad, I wouldn't have payed a penny to see it. I can't understand that this movie made it to the theaters... it's very low class.

1/10
foreveringrid@ - 5 reviews
7.3.2012 - age: 26-35

This movie is as much of an "endearing authentic snapshot of our national sport" as me peeing on the street at the Jazz Festival. It is a violent, vulgar, vicious, nasty, rank, bloody film with a simple story that grabs you and does not let go until the end. I LOVED IT! Judging from the audience reaction, they did too. Go have some fun and see this movie you won't be the only one laughing... a lot. (Not for the stuffed shirts or the squeamish)

7/10
elmontsparks@ - 50 reviews
6.3.2012 - age: 50+

Not as graphic as I thought. Acting was pretty good. Not much humour. If you have nothing else to do then go see it otherwise watch the snow fall or the grass grow.

6/10
viger@ - 4 reviews
6.3.2012 - age: 50+ - One reply

Different than Slapshot, but a great movie just the same; didn't know it was based on a true story until we were at the theatre, which made me like it even more. Rich, crude language - yes; fighting & vilence - yes (remembr, it's about hockey "Goon's"); love story - yes (but not a fairy tale!); determination, committment, loyalty - yes, yes & yes. I'm glad that someone chose to show a tougher, darker side of Hockey (that does exist in other sports too) that is not often tackled, and while not perfect does a good job. Any alpha males that actually "lived" when they were younger will understand the need for an inevitable showdown. Some parts of the movie are hard to watch, but so is life. I'm glad I went to see it, and so was my girlfriend; who said it was good to hear me laugh again!

10/10
harley.a.wylie@ - first review
5.3.2012 - age: 50+

A good movie that takes the perspective of the Hockey fighter into consideration instead of the Hockey Star. Solid acting especially by Liev Schreiber. Well done.

7/10
pippi@ - first review
5.3.2012 - age: 36-49

This movie was different and had kind of an indie feel to it. It is not overly funny but it is also not as corny as I thought it would be. It was an okay movie. It is definitely not in the same league as Slapshot.

6/10
rodneywareham@ - 165 reviews
5.3.2012