Slap Shot 3: The Junior League
Slap Shot 3: The Junior League

Slap Shot 3: The Junior League

2008Movie90 minEnglish

Get ready for a rough-and-tumble comedy that knows how to kick some serious puck!

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Richard MartynGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

In this sequel, the Hanson Brothers return to coach a ragtag junior league team struggling with modern problems like drug use and crooked referees. They aim to bring their unique brand of hockey and rough-and-tumble justice to a new generation of players. The team must overcome various obstacles both on and off the ice to achieve victory.

Critical Reception

Slap Shot 3: The Junior League received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, considered a significant step down from its predecessors. The film was largely panned for its weak script, uninspired performances, and tired humor, failing to capture the anarchic spirit of the original.

What Reviewers Say

  • A humorless and uninspired sequel that tarnishes the legacy of the original.
  • The plot is thin and predictable, relying on dated gags.
  • The performances are generally weak, with none of the original's charismatic grit.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Slap Shot 3 are scarce and overwhelmingly negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment and feeling the movie was a cheap imitation of the original, lacking any genuine humor or entertainment value.

Fun Fact

While the original 'Slap Shot' is celebrated for its gritty realism and foul-mouthed dialogue, 'Slap Shot 3: The Junior League' was a direct-to-video release and is often criticized for its lack of authenticity and its departure from the tone of the first film.

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