Slap Shot reviews (1977)

Slap Shot

1977

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Paul Newman plays Reggie Dunlop, the coach of a pathetic minor-league American hockey team. His career at a standstill and his marriage in tatters, Dunlop has nothing to lose by taking on a new group of players who are one evolutionary step above Neanderthals. Only when the team begins winning does he decide to get behind these players, and to encourage the rest of the team to play as down-and-dirty as the newcomers. Straight-arrow team member Ned Braden (Michael Ontkean) resents this influx of gonzo talent, preferring to play clean. As the film's multitude of subplots play themselves out, Dunlop does his best to keep the outraged Braden on the team. Slap Shot is the sort of film for which the R rating was invented: Its nonstop barrage of profanity and its raunchy action sequences are of such intensity that the film will probably never be shown intact on commercial television.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Slap Shot details

Format:	18 DVD
Starring:	Jerry Houser, Andrew Duncan, Strother Martin, Paul Newman, Steve Carlson, Lindsay Crouse, Allan Nicholls, Jennifer Warren, Michael Ontkean, Steve
Director:	George Roy Hill
Genres:	Comedy, Drama
Studio:	UCA
Collections:	Substitute Sports

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Slap Shot	18 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 59 minutes
Rental release:	07 Oct 2002
Main languages:	English

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A much ignored classic!

By Mujahid Amin from Manchester, England , 25 Nov 2004

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Go on, treat yourself to this classic Paul Newman movie that is all 1970s. It is fairly foul-mouthed and violent enough for the censors to ban certain parts on its original release. The great thing is that even today it can more than hold it's own. The soundtrack to this tale of a down on its luck ice hockey team is great. The Hanson brothers are a treat to watch...you will have to see it to find out. It is meant to be an adult comedy and Newman shines in his role as the desperate and unorthodox coach. I think it is fair to say I loved it...so will you.hopefully.
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By jonny (210 reviews) from Norwich , 22 Nov 2009

Still the funniest sports flick around, and probalby the most violent! Go Paul Newman.
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stupid

By a customer from Ayr , 28 Dec 2008

awful language, too much violence, not funny, too old
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brilliant

By a customer from Tadley , 06 Feb 2008

I have been looking for this dvd everywhere.

I am so glad i've found it. If you like ice hockey and comedy this is for you it is great
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31 Years Old and Still Awesome!

By a customer from Manchester , 15 Jan 2008

I've been a fan of this film for years, ever since we watched it on an away trip with the hockey team. The comedy hasn't aged at all! It's still as funny and sharp as it was in 1977 (not that i was around then!)

I would rent this film again and watch it repeatedly, the only problem was the copy I was sent was scratched to hell and I had to skip a few chapters again to get it to play again. Can't say that I missed out on much plot but it would have been nice to watch it without this happening.

Despite this I would still recommend this to everyone, even people with no interest in Ice Hockey. It's just plain funny!
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classic

By London (17 reviews) from London , 28 Oct 2007

Saw this film many years ago and always liked it for its gritty quirkiness. The 3 ice skating brothers are priceless
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