Here Comes the Boom (2012)

I have not traditionally been a Kevin James fan. I almost skipped over this one, because I thought I wouldn't like it. Well, it was a very pleasant surprise. Inspiring, and very funny...takes a lot to make me laugh and I laughed out loud several times. Sure, the story was pretty far fetched, and nothing very realistic about it at all. But, long story short...I ended up loving this movie anyway! Bas Rutten was a hoot!

I have to admit I am a sucker for Kevin James, ever since King of Queens was broadcast in the UK I have loved the persona he plays as the 'average joe' he typifies what most of us guys do in life or would like to do and that is to act like a kid, never grow up and do as little as possible!! His transposition to the big screen has not been without troubles and whilst this is a bit kitsch, borrows from other movies, I still will forgive his choices as he is, like Simon Pegg, so likable that watching him gives a warm feeling like a mug of cocoa on a rainy day. Not an Oscar winner but an above average afternoon movie that is easily watchable

'Here Comes the Boom' is a light-hearted, simple, feel-good entertainer, that can be watched with your entire family. Its got its heart & soul at the right place!'Here Comes the Boom' Synopsis: A high school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extra-curricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.'Here Comes the Boom' is fun, with the narrative packing in enough moments to keep you engaged. Allan Loeb & Kevin James's Screenplay is uncomplicated. Its crisp & simple. Frank Coraci's Direction is good. Cinematography is fine. MMA Fights are effectively choreographed.Performance-Wise: Kevin James is in tremendous form. He nails the part. Salma Hayek is efficient, as always. Henry Winkler steals every scene he appears in. Has there ever been a better scene stealer? Bas Rutten lends admirable support.On the whole, 'Here Comes the Boom' works wonders.

MMA doesn't lend itself to comedy particularly well, and with the director of the disastrous 'Click' at the helm it could seem like this movie was doomed from the start. The result is the opposite.With an endearing protagonist, Scott (Kevin James) and a hilarious supporting cast, "Here Comes the Boom" is a triumph. There were many laughs to be had, especially from Henry Winkler and Bas Rutten's characters. The story progresses at a good pace and fills the time between matches with interesting dialogue and some great jokes.The movie isn't perfect though; the plot is quite weak in places and, for an MMA movie, there isn't an awful lot of Octagon footage. For any fan of the UFC this movie is a must. If you're not into MMA though, I can see how it might be hard to follow this one. Especially if you don't recognise any of the UFC stars, such as Joe Rogan and 'Stitch' who make cameos."Here Comes The Boom" may be slightly flawed, but it's a good time guaranteed for all fans of the sport.