Why doesn't most of this movie take place in a coma ward?
– Frank Lovece,
Newsday,
12 Oct 2012
rotten:
Here Comes the Boom will probably connect like a haymaker with most of its intended audience. The leads are likeable, and the plot, though beyond incredible, is at the very least distracting.
– Stephen Cole,
Globe and Mail,
12 Oct 2012
rotten:
It delivers exactly what's expected from a flabby mishmash of high school inspirational tale and Mixed Martial Arts fighting exhibitionism ladled out by Adam Sandler running mate Frank Coraci ...
– Linda Barnard,
Toronto Star,
12 Oct 2012
rotten:
It's nice that the hero goes to the mat for what he believes in. But he's not the only thing that comes down with a thud.
– Stephanie Zacharek,
Film.com,
12 Oct 2012
rotten:
Weak humor and vanilla plotting have replaced legitimate drama, pathos, and character development.