The Trashers
The Trashers

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The Trashers

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The rise and fall of Jimmy Galante, a Danbury, Connecticut trash magnate and associate of the Genovese crime family.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Cooper RaiffGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

In 2000, the struggling NHL team, the Atlanta Trashers, are bought by millionaire Jim (Jeremy Strong). To boost ticket sales and inject some much-needed excitement into the team, Jim hires a young, charismatic dock worker named Todd (Zac Efron) to become the team's new star player. Todd, who has a knack for fighting and a rough-and-tumble style, quickly becomes a fan favorite and a catalyst for the team's unexpected success, while also navigating the complexities of professional sports and his own burgeoning fame.

Critical Reception

Reviews for 'The Trashers' have been mixed to positive, with many critics praising Zac Efron's performance and the film's energetic portrayal of the underdog sports narrative. However, some have found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the character development lacking in certain areas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Zac Efron delivers a standout performance as a blue-collar hockey player.

  • The film captures the gritty excitement of minor league hockey.

  • While enjoyable, the story adheres to familiar sports movie tropes.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'The Trashers', appreciating the underdog story and Efron's energetic portrayal. Some viewers found the narrative to be a bit formulaic, but most found it an entertaining and engaging sports drama.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by the true story of the Atlanta Trashers hockey team and their unconventional path to popularity in the early 2000s.

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