Here Comes the Boom (2012) (original) (raw)

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.

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. (less)

Director: Frank Coraci
Writers: Kevin James, Allan Loeb
Starring: Kevin James, Henry Winkler, Salma Hayek, Greg Germann, Gary Valentine, Reggie Lee
Producers: Todd Garner, Kevin James

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Review by Brian Orndorf, October 11, 2012

5 / 10

After making a slew of films emphasizing his way with fall-down-go-boom comedy, star Kevin James is finally ready to make a picture where the comedic impulse is integral to the plot. Heck, it�s even titled �Here Comes the Boom,� giving James the easiest lay-up feature of his career. While there�s a triumphant physical commitment to the part, delving into the brutal realm of mixed martial arts, James�s screenplay is day-old bread, blending the �Rocky� formula with heaping helpings of �Nacho Libre,� creating an energetic visual experience throttled by a humdrum story. Indeed, James does plenty o ...read more...

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