The Hammer
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Movie Reviews of The Hammer
Movie Review: Hammer it home
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know why it took me so long to buy this video. I was a devoted fan of Adam Carolla on LA's KLSX right up to day the station canned its talk format and descended into the depths of mumble music. Carolla demonstrated rapier brilliance from day he showed up on KRLA as Mr. Birchum, the hilarious gravel voiced shop teacher that you would never want your kid to spend an hour with. From there to Love Line, bouts with TV's Man Show, and finally to the morning radio slot vacated by the vastly self-over-rated Howard Stern. Although he takes wicked pleasure in detailing his misspent youth--how do you flunk out of junior college really?--Carolla has impeccable creds to make a movie about a struggling carpenter taking one last shot at boxing glory. Carolla has carpentered and he has boxed, both for real. "Hammer" is an inspired concept that captures both pursuits in a single word.
Since taking possession of the DVD, I've watched it with various groups of people. Everyone without exception has enjoyed it. You don't need to love or even approve of boxing to get caught up in the story, which has an ending that is fitting but not predictable, moving but not gooey. Carolla has gone on record that he never expects the Hammer to make a dime of profit. I'm happy to have contributed a few bucks toward reducing the deficit. And I can't wait for his next venture.
Movie Review: A Classic for Everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
How often does a film come along where myself, a Carolla fan who's not offended by anyone/thing, my female friends not into sports, and my 81 year old mother who dislikes nudity, cussing, and violence, all come to love together? This is it. As Adam says, the R-rating was due to, I believe, one 'bad' word uttered once. Overall this was a truly original film, maybe not in terms of the storyline and procedure, but due to the fact it has universal appeal to everyone and can be serious, inspirational, and full of comedy, while never pandering to any emotion. I, being a Carolla fan know of his humor, but a lot of others may only have heard of him and think he is dirty, sexist, raunchy, etc... a la Howard Stern. But those of us who know his full gamut of thought, also a la Stern, know there is much more there. While many other films capture certain themes or emotions as well or better, The Hammer captures them all masterfully into a widely and wildly entertaining 90 minutes of near-perfect entertainment. And one step further, as one other reviewer noted, I bought a 'gift' copy for a friend, sent the jacket to Adam's radio show, and got a personally signed copy back in time for an Xmas gift. What a great surprise and due to it's limited theatrical release hopefully others can get a chance to experience a great entertainment joy in the aftermarket world of DVD.Movie Review: Ace Man Gets a Great Knock Out Hit
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie about four times in theaters, not because I am a Ace Corolla fan(which I am) but because this is a great movie. We live in a day and age where crappy movies make millions (good luck chuck?) and a great movie like the Hammer could not find the founding to be put into more than twenty theaters. This is a great movie and Adam Corolla holds his own in this movie.
The general story is one most people can relate to, a middle aged guy whose life has lead him to one dead end after another. One day he gets a second change to make something of himself in the boxing ring and decides to take a chance one more time. Finding rivalry, friendship and a new love this movie has everything a person could want in a GOOD comedy.
It stars Adam Corolla and his real life friend Ozzy in a great movie to watch on a Saturday night. A movie for ALL AGES even thought it does have a R rating it is more a PG that a R movie. Most people recognize the Ace Man from The Man Show or Love Line but this movie is a polar opposite romantic comedy about one man trying to do one last thing with his life.
You may not have seen it in the theaters but own it on DVD and see that Adam Corolla is a great leading man and a true comedic great. Peace.
Movie Review: Best movie you probably missed...
Summary: 5 Stars
Great story, executed well. The characters in this little gem are fully fleshed out and realized in a way that makes you fall in love with their struggle to find purpose in the later years of a young man's game. The material is mature and handled with utter grace but Adam Carolla, who if you consider his body of work, delivers a performance worthy of recognition. It's subtle, nuanced and self deprecating in a way that makes you want to root for the underdog. I've recommended this to all my friends because it's a a great little film that should have seen a wider theatrical release. If this is the kind of material that Adam has been looking to do his entire career I believe he's better suited for it. If you're thinking it's going to be an outlandish comedy based on "crank yankers", "the man show" or "drawn together" you're going to be disappointed, this is a solid romantic comedy and the first performance from Adam that not only represents his true maturity level but honors his abilities as a dramatic and comedic actor at the same time. It's a must buy from me.
PS- the R rating was completely unwarrented. Children of about 10 would be able to enjoy this movie with no problem.
Movie Review: Funny, well acted and a fun uplifting story injected with Romance.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great comedy for men and women of any age. There are plenty of laughs for Adams Fans from his other shows like Loveline, The Man Show and his Morning Radio show. But it also has a wide appeal for those who may not be familiar with Carolla. Very funny without relying on movie cliches like most other comedies made recently. It has a fun and uplifting story with excellent and genuine performances from every role.
A great Romantic Comedy, perfect for dates and couples. No matter who you are you will find something to enjoy in this movie.
Also don't fear the R rating. It has 2 F Bombs that are in context and not vulgar. There is no violence other than some boxing. No sex, nudity or suggestive conversation. No gross out humor or anything offensive for that matter. unless you are super uptight you won't find anything in here that you would feel uncomfortable showing your 10 year old.
if you don't buy it, at least do yourself a favor and rent it. But you'll probably end up buying it later if you rent it.