Hello Destroyer

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11/05/2017 A dreadful, slow and boring film. The worst i've seen in a long time. See more 06/08/2017 A dark and beautiful story on the realities that outdated stereotypes and forced expectations creates. An honest and emotional journey I would recommend to anyone. See more 03/13/2017 This movie poorly depicted the life of a junior hockey player in Canada. The bizarre idea that a young jr hockey player would be suspended indefinitely by his own team (not the league) then abandoned and shamed by his team, billets, fans and family for an accidental hit from behind, as well as being taken to court is extremely unrealistic and actually confusing to watch as a former jr hockey player in Canada. I do think that the movie had potential as far as what life after hockey can be like for a young 20 year old that isn't moving on to pro hockey but with a more realistic and truthful hockey storyline this movie could have been good and really spread awareness about the sometimes harsh adjustment to life after hockey. See more john s @hipCRANK 03/10/2017 HOCKEY NIGHTMARE IN CANADA Damp, grey concrete hallways lit by flickering, greenish fluorescent tubes, are the sad and depressing norms of junior hockey league arenas everywhere. They are but a rudimentary channel for the mindless cattle to shuffle to the icy killing field. As hockey movies go, this is no "Mighty Ducks". Filmed in dungeon hues, where nothing, and I mean nothing is ever presented in a good light, "Hello Destroyer" is a tough, brooding, slow, depressing slice of adolescent life, and perhaps, the most truthful film on the subject ever made. Anyone who's ever been privy to a dressing room screaming tirade from a demented coach will know. There's very little spoken - only groaned and grunted - as is customary in the Canadian junior leagues that is littered with hopeful, but immature athletes. Scholastics are not high priority here. Sporting a prisoner of war hair crop courtesy of the customary hazing ritual, Tyson Burr is a tough rookie, elbowing his way into the macho club clique, and stumbling quietly and dutifully through the only life he knows. Very few actually succeed at hockey, and Tyson's path is derailed quickly after an unfortunate on ice incident. Hung out to dry by his team, the sensitive teen's career, and life, now hang in the air. "Hello Destroyer" pulls no punches in dissecting the ruthless nature of a win at all cost sport, the pressure of dead-end careers in small town Canada, and the harsh barriers in an old school family that struggles with communication. A spellbinding and very important film. - hipCRANK See more Read all reviews

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