'Here Comes the Boom' is a light-hearted, simple, feel-good entertainer, that can be watched with your entire family. Its got its heart & soul at the right place!
'Here Comes the Boom' Synopsis: 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.
'Here Comes the Boom' is fun, with the narrative packing in enough moments to keep you engaged. Allan Loeb & Kevin James's Screenplay is uncomplicated. Its crisp & simple. Frank Coraci's Direction is good. Cinematography is fine. MMA Fights are effectively choreographed.
Performance-Wise: Kevin James is in tremendous form. He nails the part. Salma Hayek is efficient, as always. Henry Winkler steals every scene he appears in. Has there ever been a better scene stealer? Bas Rutten lends admirable support.
On the whole, 'Here Comes the Boom' works wonders.
'Here Comes the Boom' Synopsis: 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.
'Here Comes the Boom' is fun, with the narrative packing in enough moments to keep you engaged. Allan Loeb & Kevin James's Screenplay is uncomplicated. Its crisp & simple. Frank Coraci's Direction is good. Cinematography is fine. MMA Fights are effectively choreographed.
Performance-Wise: Kevin James is in tremendous form. He nails the part. Salma Hayek is efficient, as always. Henry Winkler steals every scene he appears in. Has there ever been a better scene stealer? Bas Rutten lends admirable support.
On the whole, 'Here Comes the Boom' works wonders.