Goon (2011)

This movie is about Doug 'The Thug' Glatt who is a misfit in a family of intellectuals. He works as a bouncer in a bar before being noticed by a local ice hockey team for his 'bashing' skills. He is that good at punching the crap out of anyone who dares to oppose him. He goes to Canada to be on an under performing team and to inspire them.

He uses this skill well on the ice hockey turf, he inspires his team and protects his highly talented but self-destructing team mate Laflamme. He also comes on the winning side in his showdown with fellow thug and goon Ross 'The Boss' Rhea

There is a nice and cute romance thrown into the mix. His friendship with his mate Pat is so brash and informal. Lovely scenes these are.

Ultimately the movie works big time due to the characterization of the 'Thug' played wonderfully by Seann William Scott. His funny dialogs, his rugged looks and innocent charm work solid. Jay Baruchel as the friend is a riot as well with his utter foul mouthing and style. Liev Schreiber is imposing as Ross 'The Boss'. Alison Pill plays the typically confused love interest. She is cute. Eugene Levy just needs to appear on screen and he is funny.

The soundtrack of the movie is beautiful. Opera music has been used extensively. It is a bit surprising that a full fledged fight can just like that happen on the hockey turf. The fights are bloody to say the least as the title card itself will testify.

VERDICT: Works big time thanks to Seann William Scott and the characterization of the goon.