Here Comes the Boom
A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.
Critics Sentiment
Scott struggles but defeats Ken Dietrich in final round
Scott Voss introduced as bored biology teacher
The film peaks during the climactic UFC fight after hitting a low point with the contrived embezzlement plot twist
Reviews show Here Comes the Boom starting modestly but building genuine momentum as Scott's character develops and his MMA journey progresses. The film peaks with an emotionally satisfying and well-executed final fight sequence, though some found the resolution overly formulaic. Critics consistently praised Kevin James's more restrained performance and the film's surprising heart.
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Kevin James
Scott Voss
Salma Hayek Pinault
Bella Flores
Henry Winkler
Marty Streb
Greg Germann
Duke Betcher
Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan
Gary Valentine
Eric Voss
Jake Zyrus
Malia De La Cruz
Bas Rutten
Niko
Nikki Tyler-Flynn
Mollie Streb
Reggie Lee
Mr. De La Cruz
Jason Miller
'Lucky' Patrick Murphy
Mark Muñoz
Romero
Melissa Peterman
Lauren Voss
Shelly Desai
Miguel
Bruce Buffer
Bruce Buffer
Krzysztof Soszynski
Ken 'The Executioner' Dietrich
Satoshi Ishii
Fairgrounds Fighter
Mark DellaGrotte
Mark DellaGrotte
Herb Dean
Herb Dean
Arianny Celeste
Penelope 'Pinche Punisher' Lopez
Crew
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