Slap Shot (1977) - Movie reactions and review

Its time for a 70's vintage movie! Is this the greatest Hockey Movie of all time? Ryan and Joe sit back and watch Slap Shot. First time Watching for Joe!
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[@philu3]

The Swedish goalie 😳 Swedish by way of Quebec.

[@vintagemovienights]

Favorite character! LOL

[@pedroV2003]

Correct.

[@traceywoodward1354]

"A Little Bit South of Saskatoon"...sonny james from hackleburg alabama

[@jimtatro6550]

My late brother introduced this movie to me in 1979 when I was 12 and it’s still my favorite sports comedy to this day. RIP Greg and thank you brother.😂🙏

[@vintagemovienights]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, but what a great memory to have!

[@antkemp]

Hell yeah, I’ve loved this movie since I was 10. Shoutout to my dad for letting me watch it back then. Subscribed

[@vintagemovienights]

Thanks for the Sub. We have a few great films already recorded we are editing now!

[@litonyayo1666]

seems like younger people do reactions and constantly ask whats going on yet the film presents all the info you need to understand.like are you reacting to react or are you watching the film???

[@vintagemovienights]

Its tricky.....If we just watch, the reaction videos are less compelling and harder to get past copyright claims. So we have to try and balance watching, reacting, and not drinking too much. LOL.

[@sean-ito_kel1336]

DID YA KNOW… Actor PAUL D’AMATO, who played the character Tim “DR. HOOK” McCraken, was the inspiration for the design of the MARVEL Comic Book character, WOLVERINE.

[@vintagemovienights]

I did not know that!!! That is good trivia!

[@georgequinn7325]

Strange Brew is the funniest beer/hockey movie. A cult classic from the 80's that I watched many times. And that was back when you had to rent the movie and the movie player. Hat tip to Blockbuster and memories.

[@vintagemovienights]

I will be putting this on our list! As we go forward we will do fan selections ever few movies. More to come!

[@georgequinn7325]

Miracle, the movie made about the 1980 Olympic hockey team from America beating the USSR for the Gold Medal is the BEST hockey movie ever made.

[@vintagemovienights]

Its a great hockey movie! Not many to pick from but that is a great one.

[@DrBoneright]

The real team was the Johnstown Jets from Pennsylvania. The Hansons were made up of Dave Hanson and the two Carlson brothers. Dave's character had his last name swapped with the brothers so you got Dave Carlson and The Hansons. Ogie Oglethorpe was a representation of the terrifying Goldie Goldthorpe. Most of the events in the film really happened. The books about the movie are awesome. Next try Goon. I am friends with Doug "the Thug" Smith, who was the inspiration for the movie.

[@vintagemovienights]

We are not the biggest readers, probably should though. Love that this was based on real stories! We may have to make an exception to vintage movies to go and watch Goon.

[@Eggheadgolf]

This was based off a real team in Pennsylvania

[@vintagemovienights]

That makes it even more interesting.

[@dannyinoakpark9095]

I thought the goalie was French Canadian I just learned he was Swedish

[@darrellyounyvski591]

Hanrahan's wife was the mom in "A Christmas Story"

[@vintagemovienights]

Much different movies....LOL!

[@HALberdier17]

They had two major professional hockey leagues at the time of this movie, the NHL and the WHA. The WHA merged with the NHL in 1979 and four teams joined the NHL: Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Winnipeg Jets and Quebec Nordiques. Only Edmonton remains in place from the WHA merger. The Jets moved to Arizona to become the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes. The Whalers moved to Carolina to become the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nordiques moved to Colorado to become the Colorado Avalanche.

[@vintagemovienights]

Interesting! Ryan probably was aware of this more then I am. I am bummed however Coyotes are leaving Arizona. No more Hockey for us I guess!

[@Kickerboy117]

You forgot Mighty Ducks 2 & 3. Knuckle puck!

[@pedroV2003]

First of all thank you from the bottom of my heart for reacting to this classic movie. I've loved since it came out and it turned that both of my kids played hockey from about age 6 right thru high school. I can't think of a single kid age mite and above who doesn't know this movie well. It's played on the bus going to and from tournaments - they all know it. The movie was written by Nancy Dowd based on the experiences of her brother who was a minor league player. The story is set Charlestown PA. I have read that Newman said that he had never had so much fun making a movie in his entire career. Joe McGrath is the manager the owner is Anita McCambridge. The casting of this movie is absolutely brilliant. Dunlop and his wife were separated. They were not swingers or polyamorous. Years ago I took my kids to a minor league game here in town and the Hanson's were special guest. There were more people lined up to get their autograph then there were watching the game. I got pictures of my son and daughter with the Hansons, and yes they had the foil on. As I left I asked them if they ever heard from Hanrahan and without missing a beat one of the Hanson's said, "No but I hear from his wife now and again." LOL!!

[@vintagemovienights]

That is awesome!!! It is a classic and so glad I got to watch it for the first time!!! It was a lot of fun!

[@seanbumstead1250]

The goalie is french Canadian not Swedish

[@traceywoodward1354]

No 1 is cooler than paul newman...and 1 other thing about newman he had a hollywood marriage with joanne woodward and they stayed married until newman passed away Another interesting fact...newmans last performance was the voice for doc in Cars

[@vintagemovienights]

Its not super common for Hollywood elites to be married to the same person their whole career!

[@RockaRolla1971]

young blood is a fun hockey movie with Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze

[@vintagemovienights]

Interesting. I have added it to our list. We will occasionally be doing fan suggestions!

[@donkfail1]

Yes. Yes! YEESS!!! At last someone reacting this classic. Best sports movie ever!

[@vintagemovienights]

Classics are our jam!

[@pedroV2003]

BTW Ned Dowd who plays Ogie Ogilthorpe is Nancy Dowd's brother.

[@vintagemovienights]

Fun Fact!!! I did not know any of this going in! I have learned so much from the comments, its been amazing!

[@whispermason8052]

Hockey Movies you missed: YoungBlood, Miracle (based on the story of the 1980 US Olympic Hocky Team), Sports film that isn't "predictable" Brians Song (based on the real story of Gayle Sayers and Brian Piccalo), North Dallas 40, 70's comedy sports movie The Longest Yard

[@vintagemovienights]

I forget the Longest Yard with Adam Sandler was a remake. I will have to add these to our list of movies we want to watch!

[@whispermason8052]

@@vintagemovienights not the Adam Sandler one, that's a remake of the original with burt reynolds.

[@billclay9489]

The guy at 40:32 is the inspiration for Marvels Wolverine. Stan Lee said this.

[@vintagemovienights]

Thats a fun fact!!!

[@BranDZ7]

Best hockey movie will always be mighty ducks

[@vintagemovienights]

Joe agrees!!! LOL!

[@briandonaldson2544]

The music in this version is different from the original on VHS.

[@vintagemovienights]

Thats a fun fact!

[@banzi403]

This film is loosely based on real events. The hockey player who played olgie, his sister wrote the movie based on his stories. Olgie is now a big hollywood producer. Paul Newman said this was his favorite movie. The hanson brothers were real trio of brother hockey players. Just before filming one of them was called up to the pros, so he was replaced with a teammate. The goalie is from quebec and the old guy is the manager, not owner.

[@vintagemovienights]

This was a great movie! Its soo surprising and awesome it was written by a women considering the language and content. That is great information!

[@DrBoneright]

Compared to Goon, this film is closely related to real events. If you read the books, you'll find that most of these things happened for real. Names were changed or just switched around because so many members of the real team were in the film.

[@kevinmassey1164]

The guy is not the owner, he is the GM

[@vintagemovienights]

LOL...That makes sense! LOl

[@nathanherkowitz764]

This movie is based on real events and people.

[@vintagemovienights]

Thats actually pretty cool!

[@dannyinoakpark9095]

Are The Hansen Brothers American?

[@vintagemovienights]

I think so...but don't quote me on this.

[@tommannis8107]

You guys talk WAY too much!!!!

[@vintagemovienights]

LOL!!!! We do...We also edit out the parts we don't talk. We are working on finding our balance.

[@stevenspringer1599]

"Goon: Last of the Enforcers" 2017 is a worthy Slap Shot successor

[@vintagemovienights]

Will have to check that one out at some point....Have to wait a few years to do it on the channel. LOL

[@yvonnesanders4308]

Love this film.

[@vintagemovienights]

Ryan is a huge fan and I can say I am now!

[@Trent_Moorman]

Goon and Miracle on Ice are hockey film classics! Slapshot is up there aswell.

[@petemcfeet28]

Can't watch a reaction where the reactors are constantly talking and then asking what's going on. Sorry. Too bad, great flick.

[@vintagemovienights]

Oh Man! We are working on our process and what not. Its a challenge we are working on! Hopefully you will come back and try again in the future!

[@kevinmassey1164]

Strong choice

[@vintagemovienights]

Ryan's Favorite!

[@kevinmassey1164]

The downside of watching a reaction where someone has seen the movie is you run the risk of that person doing the “remember this, it’s comes back later” thing while explaining the movie along the way.

[@vintagemovienights]

LOL!!! We both do that at times. LOL... Ryan more so. LOL.

[@s4ss1n]

paul newman is an incredible actor that has done some amazing films. this was not one of them 😏. its in my opinion not even one of the decent sport movies comic or otherwise from the 70's. i like hockey, especially the old school game. but this film was flat in all areas, story, method, comedy and acting. when compared to some of the baseball films it doesn't compare to them which is a sad state of affairs when baseball is more entertaining than hockey. my mark is 2 out of 10. i will agree that its fair to say there strangely isn't enough hockey films available but mighty ducks was well better than this, and the star of that movie was emelio estevez for crumbs sake lol 😏

[@vintagemovienights]

I don't know.....I liked this movie! No doubt we do not have enough hockey movies!

[@s4ss1n]

@@vintagemovienights i would not call anyone else out on what they like, it is purely personal opinions when it comes to movies. i have no doubt i like movies many others would not like at all, but i am a big advocate of having and being able to discuss our personal differences in life, i would not have come here and watched with you otherwise 😉

[@vintagemovienights]

@@s4ss1n 100% agree!!! Everyone has their own tastes and enjoyments!