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Here Comes the Boom

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Once a collegiate wrestler, Scott Voss (Kevin James) is now a 42-year-old, apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten the school's music program and its teacher (Henry Winkler), Scott springs into action. He dusts off his long-unused wrestling skills and earns money for the program by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. Though the school nurse (Salma Hayek) thinks he's crazy, Scott gains something he never expected, and the school rallies behind him.
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Here Comes the Boom benefits from Kevin James's genial presence but the film doesn't deliver enough laughs to live up to its title -- or enough satisfying plot to make up the difference.

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Roxana Hadadi Punch Drunk Critics 01/09/2017
3/5
The way James, Rutten, and Winkler connect is engaging and amusing, and Here Comes the Boom is moderately successful on that chemistry alone. And if something can crack my cold, cold heart, that's a victory. Go to Full Review
William Goss Empire Magazine 12/15/2013
Ultimately, the film is much too derivative to stand (and deliver) on its own, but at its best moments, it proves amiably average, chiefly due to James' natural charms. Go to Full Review
Donald Clarke Irish Times 11/09/2012
2/5
Couldn't Kevin have raised the money by selling hard drugs or trafficking underage women? The closing scenes would, under those circumstances, have seemed only marginally less peculiar. Go to Full Review
Cory Woodroof Lumination Network 02/11/2022
Give the film a try. It'll win you over before the credits roll. Go to Full Review
Cate Young Thirty, Flirty + Film 03/19/2021
"Here Comes The Boom isn't the best movie in the world (Creed and Creed II will get you beatings and a great story) but it's sentimental, gripping and funny." Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/10/2020
3.0/4.0
I have no qualms about saying that anyone who appreciates Kevin James will unquestionably appreciate Here Comes the Boom. Go to Full Review
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Jesse P @SoHandsomeReviews Jan 6 Surprised by the scores, I thought this was a stronger performance out of Kevin James and fun chemistry with Winkler. See more Tyye T @TyyeTurnbo Dec 28 Kevin James delivers a surprisingly sincere performance, balancing humor with heart. While the comedy leans heavily on familiar jokes and physical gags, the emotional core of the story keeps it grounded. The idea of a teacher putting his body on the line for his students adds a layer of sincerity that elevates the movie beyond a typical sports comedy Overall, Here Comes the Boom isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s entertaining, heartfelt, and surprisingly motivating. It’s the kind of movie that makes you laugh, cheer, and walk away feeling a little better than when you started—perfect for a casual movie night or when you’re in the mood for something fun and inspiring, you will cry— See more Jeff C @jeffcassels Dec 25 Love it! Great family movie! See more a b @TheVoiceOfReason Dec 23 Great fun and easy watching. Kevin James knocked this one out of the park! Very funny comedy, with a sprinkle of romance - a must watch! Very underrated movie. See more Sara S Nov 11 Surprised this didn't get a better score. Funny, heartwarming and a nice message. See more Daniel L Sep 10 Great fun. An awesome feel good story with a nice mix of comedy, drama and action. Would happily watch again See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Once a collegiate wrestler, Scott Voss (Kevin James) is now a 42-year-old, apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten the school's music program and its teacher (Henry Winkler), Scott springs into action. He dusts off his long-unused wrestling skills and earns money for the program by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. Though the school nurse (Salma Hayek) thinks he's crazy, Scott gains something he never expected, and the school rallies behind him.
Director
Frank Coraci
Producer
Todd Garner, Kevin James
Screenwriter
Allan Loeb, Kevin James
Distributor
Sony Pictures
Production Co
Hey Eddie, Happy Madison Productions, Broken Road, Columbia Pictures
Rating
PG (Language|Bouts of MMA Sports Violence|Some Rude Humor)
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 12, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.3M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Datasat, SDDS
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