6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
During a pro lockout, The Thug's (Seann William Scott) team, the Halifax Highlanders, unites with a bunch of new players.
Starring: Seann William Scott, Elisha Cuthbert, Liev Schreiber, Alison Pill, David PaetkauComedy | 100% |
Sport | 78% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English SDH, French
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
It's not true that people attend hockey games merely for the fights (or NASCAR races for the wrecks), but there's no denying the entertainment value of a good old-fashioned fistfight on skates. In hockey parlance, a "goon" or "enforcer" is a player whose primary role on the team is to protect the more highly skilled players with intimidation, guts, and a willingness to knock around the other team's players, whether by checking them into the boards or dropping the gloves when the situation demands a more personal touch. Hockey goons were immortalized in the personas of the Hanson Brothers in Slap Shot. Seann William Scott's Doug "The Thug" doesn't ascend to that same level of hockey immortality, but his films -- Goon and Goon: Last of the Enforcers -- have revealed the role of the goon to a new generation of fans in movies that are vulgar, bloody, and bloody fun. This sequel follows the title character as he traverses life on the ice and pending fatherhood, forced to choose his direction in life and, just maybe, find a way to both do what he loves and love those closest to him.
Goon: Last of the Enforcers' 1080p transfer is nicely colorful and adequately detailed. Bright blue Halifax Highlander jerseys and accents are the highlight, along with, of course, bright red blood that covers the ice and splatters all over jerseys. Skin tones are fairly full with only a mild push to paleness, while black levels enjoy impressive depth, whether shadow detail or black jerseys. Details are a little less exacting and exciting. Meshy hockey jerseys don't find the sort of intricate, tactile depth one might find on the very best transfers or with a higher end production. Patches, uniform names and numbers, and other uniform pieces do enjoy sufficient complexity. Skin textures can be a little pasty and flat, but still reveal core basics with relative ease. Overall image clarity is fine.
Goon: Last of the Enforcers' DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack is something of a letdown. The presentation lacks verve and command. It's tepid, seemingly afraid to bellow and boast, never engaging with any authority. The track finds suitable width and depth to music and crowd effects at hockey games, but neither stand up and stretch, neither deliver any kind of impactful, engaged presentation. Clarity of sound elements is decent enough, however, and dialogue is smartly positioned and adequately attuned. Prioritization is never an issue with the floundering support elements.
Goon: Last of the Enforcers contains two extras and a DVD copy of the film.
Goon: Last of the Enforcers is a fun movie about the dirty life on the ice and tender heart of a soon-to-be father who is in search of his place in life when injury, and a baby, force him to reconsider his career path. Doug lives for the fight. He doesn't just get off on the rush, it's in his blood, and he wears his blood on his sleeve, literally, every time he steps on the ice. It's not much of a surprise where the film will go, but honest and fun performances and a perfectly timed celebration of excess make the movie one of the more enjoyable sports Comedies in some time. Momentum's Blu-ray release features good video, passable audio, and a couple of extras. Recommended.
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