It’s not very often you get the sense of anticipation for a Kevin James film, but with his latest movie, Here Comes The Boom, it looks like it might be worth the effort. With what looks like brief shades of genuine acting and James’ trademark larger than life comedy, it could be a surprise success.
Here Comes The Boom is one of those high school sports comedy dramas that we all know and love, but the big difference here is that instead of American football or baseball, cage fighting takes centre stage, and instead of kid turns good, it’s a case of teacher goes wrong.
James plays middle-aged teacher, and former college wrestler, Scott, who’s school is doing badly and could be on the brink of getting rid of its music department. In a bid to save friend and music teacher, Marty (Henry “Fonzy” Winkler), from being laid off he secretly turns to the cash rich world of professional MMA. However, when his students and fellow teachers find out about his Jimmy “The Superfly” Snuka antics things get tough outside the ring, echoing the absolute thrashing he gets on the inside.
Here Comes The Boom also stars Salma Hayek as hot teacher love interest Belle Flores, as well as Philippine pop phenom, Charice, as student Malia De La Cruz.
Set for a UK release date of the 12th October 2012, Here Comes The Boom looks like a fairly solid high school comedy if the trailer is anything to go by. It’s good to see the former King of Queen hitting it big on the silver screen.
