Goon.

Director: Michael Dowse

Release Date: 6th January 2012 (UK)

Judged by family and his town as an outcast, Doug Glatt is landed with a brilliant opportunity. At a local ice hockey game Glatt punches a confrontational member of the local team. Scouted for his anger issues with his strong punches he enrols as part of a team, only to work up towards a better team and to lead them to victory, or not, by his fists!

As an audience you emphasise with Doug. You see family life pressures where character arcs are created. Sean William Scott is famous for playing Steven Stifler in the early American Pie's, then several years ago similar character Wheeler, in Rolemodels. Glatt is an outcast, slightly slow and not extremely lucky with ladies, compared to previous works, William-Scott plays the opposite role to the norm, however does it successfully for you to emphasise with him and enjoy this new type of role.

The films comedic value is a big bonus, many laughs throughout make the film easy to watch, a surprise was the level of violence throughout the narrative. Arguably, the story depends on violence to somewhat help the narrative along. 

Worth a watch for a light hearted film, with an intriguing narrative and choice of characters. See Glatt struggle and strive in this competitive, easy to watch film with something for everyone.

RATING:  8/10