Here Comes the Boom
Here Comes the Boom

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Here Comes the Boom

2012
Movie
105 min
English

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users70%
Director: Gus Van SantGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A dedicated but uninspired biology teacher at a struggling high school decides to become a mixed martial arts fighter in order to raise money for the school's music program, which is facing budget cuts. He enlists the help of a former fighter and the school nurse to train him for the daunting task. Despite numerous setbacks and ridicule, he perseveres, driven by his commitment to his students.

Critical Reception

Here Comes the Boom received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the premise unbelievable and the humor forced. While Kevin James's performance was sometimes cited as a positive, the film's predictable plot and lack of originality were common criticisms. Audiences, however, were more receptive, appreciating the feel-good sports movie elements and the comedic performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Kevin James's comedic charisma is hampered by a predictable and often nonsensical plot.

  • The film attempts to blend sports drama with comedy but ultimately falls flat on both fronts.

  • Despite its flaws, some viewers found the movie to be a lighthearted and feel-good sports comedy.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an amusing and lighthearted comedy, appreciating Kevin James's comedic efforts and the heartwarming story about fighting for a cause. However, some viewers noted that the plot was somewhat unbelievable and predictable, though this did not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment.

Fun Fact

During filming, Kevin James actually trained in mixed martial arts and sustained a number of injuries, including a concussion and a broken nose, though the film does not depict these real-life injuries.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, would watch again, and do recommend. I'll be honest, I thought this was a 2020 movie when I watched it because HOW HAD I NOT HEARD ABOUT THE ONE WHERE KEVIN JAMES DOES MMA? This is basically a homage to the Jon Favreau joke...