Slap Shot

Year: 1977

Grade: B+

Country: USA

Director: Hill

Review

anyone who liked bull durham or major league should watch this film as well because it, along with bad news bears, sort of set the standard for sports films about b-grade athletes. it’s a funny film that sort of sneaks by a lot more than you might notice upon first viewing. there’s plenty in here about new age religion, divorce, hard economic times, sexuality and violence. i don’t think it really offers any clear commentary on the subjects, or casts any judgments on them, but it addresses them without really addressing them. from the director of butch cassidy and the sundance kid. paul newman and strother martin team up again. a fine film and a damn fine sports film.