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Here Comes the Boom (2012) 6.4
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Reviews: 90 user | 133 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com A high school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extra-curricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school. Director:Frank Coraci |
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| Henry Winkler | ... | ||
| Greg Germann | ... | ||
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| Charice | ... | ||
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A high school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extra-curricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.
Plot Keywords:
high school | mixed martial arts | ultimate fighting championship | budget cutting | underdog |Taglines:
No one will fight for his students like Mr. Voss. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for bouts of MMA sports violence, some rude humor and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
12 October 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El maestro luchador See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$11,816,596 (USA) (12 October 2012)Gross:
$45,290,318 (USA) (15 February 2013)Company Credits
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Written by Sully Erna (as Salvatore P. Erna)
Performed by Godsmack
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Reactions shots for the MGM Grand fight were filmed at the old Everett, Massachusetts High School, which Ellen Pompeo graduated from in 1987 and was also used as a base camp for filming of Boston's Finest. See more »Goofs
When Mr Voss is at the vending machine, he pulls out two packets of chips that drop, throwing one to a student who saw him. In the next shot he is seen holding two packets of chips again. See more »Soundtracks
"I Stand Alone"Written by Sully Erna (as Salvatore P. Erna)
Performed by Godsmack
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Whether you find him funny or not, Kevin James has been racking up the hits since focusing on movies. While not all were hit with the critics, he has managed to garner a following. The trailer for his latest Here Comes The Boom looked like a mix of the same old fair that he normally delivers, but does it have any chance of working to deliver a funny comedy or will it end up being just another forced goofy addition to his resume.
Here Comes The Boom follows a biology teacher who is determine to save the music program from being cut in their school by becoming a mixed-martial arts fighter. While the premise is a bit out there and some of the scenarios are a bit far-fetched this movie works surprisingly well. There are plenty of laughs here that work on numerous levels, but depending on how big a fan of James you are will determine how funny they are. The real surprise here was the fact that there was so much more here than just a stupid comedy. The story is a typical underdog tale with comedy, but enough heart to keep you rooting for James throughout the whole film. Gone is the usual over the top bumbling funny fat guy, in its place was a cooler everyman that works perfectly for this story. James steps up to really deliver more than he has to date. He shows not only a good range with some different emotions, but is pretty impressive with his ability to carry the fight scenes. It was nice to see that while this was a comedy, they still took the fighting side of it seriously to deliver something not only believable but entertaining and will suck you right into the action. The rest of the cast do a great job of bringing everything together, with the real highlights being Henry Winkler who is a spitting image of the band teacher in the Simpsons and former MMA legend Bas Rutten. Both of these guys never take themselves seriously and deliver some funny memorable and likable characters.
This movie was a real surprise on almost every level. It delivers an almost Rocky like underdog tale with some over the top funny moments to create something completely unexpected. Kevin James really knocked it out of the park here and hope he sticks to these kinds of roles and continues to stretch his acting range.