Goon: Last of the Enforcers – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Goon: Last of the Enforcers

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22%

WISE Score

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A forgettable hockey enforcer sequel that's all punches and no substance—even fans of the original mostly skipped this one.

43%

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Goon: Last of the Enforcers

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R, 2017

22%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

A forgettable hockey enforcer sequel that's all punches and no substance—even fans of the original mostly skipped this one.

43%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, the first Goon had a cult following for its over-the-top hockey violence and heart-under-the-brutality vibe. This sequel? Not so much.

With universally mediocre-to-poor reviews (43% critics, 41% audience, 5.8 IMDb, 2.8 Letterboxd), even die-hard fans mostly gave this a pass. It's R-rated violence and crude humor without the charm that made the original work for its niche audience.

From a WISE perspective, there's nothing here for families. It glorifies fighting, models toxic masculinity, and offers minimal enrichment beyond 'maybe don't make a career out of getting concussions.' The fatherhood subplot is too thin to redeem the rest.

If you're an adult who genuinely loved the first film and need closure, go ahead—but keep your expectations low. For everyone else, this is a hard skip. There are far better sports movies, far better comedies, and far better ways to spend 101 minutes.

Age Fit

This is strictly adults-only (18+) due to graphic violence, strong language, and sexual content. Even then, with a 5.8 IMDb rating and 41% audience score, most adults would be better off rewatching the original or just skipping the franchise entirely.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Sports comedy sequel centered on hockey enforcers (players hired to fight). The premise glorifies violence as entertainment, models aggressive behavior, and features crude humor throughout. While it touches on themes of fatherhood and responsibility, these are overshadowed by the toxic masculinity and brutality that define the 'enforcer' role. Not emotionally healthy modeling for viewers.

Imaginative

A straight sequel that retreads familiar ground from the first film without bringing much originality. The premise of 'aging enforcer faces new threat during lockout' is formulaic sports-movie territory. No creative spark, no invitation to explore ideas or think differently. It's a paint-by-numbers follow-up that exists because the first one had a cult following, not because anyone had a fresh story to tell.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this 17+, which signals significant mature content. Hockey enforcer films are notorious for graphic violence, strong language, sexual content, and crude humor. The entire premise celebrates fighting and physical brutality. Expect blood, profanity throughout, likely sexual situations, and aggressive behavior modeled as heroic. Definitely not something that could unexpectedly be safe for younger viewers.

Enriching

Limited enrichment value. While there's a subplot about choosing between career violence and family responsibility, it's buried under crude humor and fighting. The film doesn't offer meaningful skill-building, cognitive growth, or ethical insight beyond 'maybe punching people for a living has downsides.' Poor critical reception (43% RT critics, 41% audience, 5.8 IMDb) suggests even the entertainment value is questionable. Not particularly enriching or entertaining.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If you loved the first Goon movie and need closure, this exists
Hockey fans might appreciate the sport setting, though the lockout premise feels dated
Brief exploration of work-life balance when your work is literally getting punched in the face

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What to Watch For

Graphic hockey violence and fighting throughout—it's the whole point of the movie
Heavy profanity, sexual content, and crude humor (Common Sense Media says 17+)
Glorifies aggressive, violent behavior as heroic and entertaining
Universally mediocre reviews suggest even adult fans found it disappointing

Conversation Starters

"This movie celebrates enforcers—players hired specifically to fight. What do you think about violence as entertainment in sports?"
"Doug has to choose between his violent career and being present for his family. What would you do in that situation?"
"The reviews for this are pretty rough. Why do you think sequels often disappoint compared to the original?"

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