I must say I enjoyed this film more than I expected I would. I was a bit apprehensive about seeing it, but I'm rather glad I did. Before I get too far into the movie itself, I have to tell you the scenery in this film is absolutely wonderful. The mountains of Alberta, British Columbia are truly a sight to see and they lend an almost mystical backdrop.
As an ex-hockey player myself, I can tell you the acting coaches in this movie hit the target dead on. The players were portrayed excellently, and the hockey sequences were truly authentic. This, combined with a fun storyline made it a rather enjoyable movie. There's even a nice little bit of romance thrown in for good measure. In my opinion Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, Mary McCormack and Lolita Davidovich were the real hilights of this film. I also thought the cameos by Phil Esposito and Mike Myers were the perfect added spice. A thoroughly enjoyable film.
As an ex-hockey player myself, I can tell you the acting coaches in this movie hit the target dead on. The players were portrayed excellently, and the hockey sequences were truly authentic. This, combined with a fun storyline made it a rather enjoyable movie. There's even a nice little bit of romance thrown in for good measure. In my opinion Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, Mary McCormack and Lolita Davidovich were the real hilights of this film. I also thought the cameos by Phil Esposito and Mike Myers were the perfect added spice. A thoroughly enjoyable film.