Here Comes the Boom (2012)

premise and storyline: A high school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extra-curricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.

tagline: No one will fight for his students like Mr. Voss.

"Don't lose that grip!"

Wow.  I don't know if people would agree with me, most especially the critics, but this is a story of a beautiful friendship and the determination of a person who once had the devil-may-care way of living to fight for his students he did not even give a damn to. 

The story and screenplay was written by the star of the film and Allan Loeb.  Thankfully, it was not that predictable.  Still, it could've been better with different twists and turns, but for me it was still enjoyable.  

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Was this ever shown in the Philippines? Yes.  Last 8 January 2013, but I did not know about it.  All I knew was that our dear Charice is very much a part of this film and she did well.

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Cast from Wikipedia:

• Kevin James as Scott Voss
• Henry Winkler as Marty
• Salma Hayek as Bella
• Bas Rutten as Niko
• Gary Valentine as Eric Voss
• Reggie Lee as Mr. De La Cruz
• Greg Germann as Principal Duke Becher
• Charice as Malia De La Cruz
• Jason Miller as "Lucky" Patrick Murray
• Mark Muñoz as Romero
• Melissa Peterman as Lauren Voss
• Bruce Buffer as Himself
• Krzysztof Soszynski as Ken Dietrich
• Satoshi Ishii as Fairgrounds Fighter
• Sam Sohmer as Himself
• Mark DellaGrotte as Himself^[6]
• Joe Rogan as Himself
• Herb Dean as Himself
• Mike Goldberg as Himself
• Wanderlei Silva as Himself
• Chael Sonnen (UFC) as Himself
• Matthew Quintiere (UFC) as Himself
• Brian Stann (UFC) as Himself
• Rich Franklin (UFC) as Himself
• Danny Perez Ramírez (Boxing) as Himself
• Mike Campbell (CES 155 lb champion) as Himself
• Alex Karalexis (UFC) as Himself
• Jacob Duran (Cut man) as Himself
• Jason "Mayhem" Miller as Himself
• Mark Munoz as Himself
• Melchor Menor (Kickboxer) as Himself
• Bas Rutten as Himself

Movie Info from Rotten Tomatoes: 

In the comedy Here Comes the Boom, former collegiate wrestler Scott Voss (Kevin James) is a 42-year-old apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten to cancel the music program and lay off its teacher (Henry Winkler) Scott begins to raise money by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. Everyone thinks Scott is crazy - most of all the school nurse, Bella (Salma Hayek) - but in his quest, Scott gains something he never expected as he becomes a sensation that rallies the entire school. -- (C) Official Site

PG, 1 hr. 45 min.
Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Frank Coraci 

Written By: Allan Loeb, Kevin james

In Theaters: Oct 12, 2012 Wide
On DVD: Feb 5, 2013
Sony/Columbia Pictures - Official Site 


Info from Wikipedia:

Budget $42 million
Box office $73,100,172