Here Comes the Boom

2012
12A
1h 45m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

97K

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Kevin James in Here Comes the Boom (2012)

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.

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A high-school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extracurricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped s... Read allA high-school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extracurricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.A high-school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extracurricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

97K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations total

Videos19

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Storyline

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Trivia
Kevin James started physically preparing for the role fourteen months before filming. He lost around seventy to eighty pounds (31.7 to 36.2 kilograms).

Goofs
When Scott Voss is riding his motorcycle to the school, he is wearing boots. When he opens the window and enters the classroom he is wearing sneakers.

Quotes
Bella Flores: I guess it was unrealistic to think that anybody would show up when everybody has their own problems.
Scott Voss: You showed up.
Bella Flores: You shut up.

Crazy credits
The shadow of the film's title reflects on the pavement.

Connections
Edited from High School Musical (2006)

Soundtracks
Joker and the Thief
Written by Myles Heskett, Chris Ross (as Christopher Ross) and Andrew Stockdale
Performed by Wolfmother
Courtesy of Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd./Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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Featured review

6/10

Typical Kevin James Film

Here Comes the Boom is Kevin James latest film which sees him tackling the world of MMA. James a lifelong fan of MMA trained in mix martial arts for this role and it is evident in his performance as a teacher turned UFC fighter.(This being the first film with official UFC licensing.

This film is aimed at the same demographic as those who enjoyed Chuck and Larry or King of Queens, its an interesting watch with enough depth to keep you watching. Though this film has a few good laughs and a steady if a somewhat predictable story line its main flaw is attention to detail with the minor characters that make the story.

Overall it is worth a watch but don't expect to see it on any all time great lists. The best is yet to come from Kevin James and I am sure we will see it from him in the future.