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better than original

posted 6 years ago by jason88cubs (2468)
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on edge of my seat

great producig

[–] MovieChatUser497 (18943) 5 years ago

Uh no, the first is the best, 2 and 3 are about even. The 3rd film has the best moments out of 2 and 3 however it also has the worst moments out of 2 and 3 so in the end I'd say it's a draw

[–] Kowalski (77085) 5 years ago

NOT A FAN OF THE KNUCKLE PUCK?

[–] MovieChatUser497 (18943) 5 years ago

AS A KID I WAS BUT LOOKING BACK THE KNUCKLE PUCK ISN'T ENOUGH TO SAVE IT. ALSO RUSS'S GOAL WOULDN'T HAVE COUNTED BECAUSE HE TOOK HIS HELMET OFF. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF HE JUST DID THE KNUCKLE PUCK THEN TOOK HIS HELMET OFF SO IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A SURPRISE THAT "GOLDBERG" WAS ACTUALLY RUSS

[–] alv790 (87) 4 years ago

Not for me. They are very similar, following the same formula, but I find the first one more relatable. It's the struggle of a bunch of kids from a poor neighborhood to regain their self-esteem and compete against a strong team from a richer neighborhood, with more opportunities and material. Here we have the national team and we are supposed to sympathize that one of them doesn't know how to hockey stop. Also, why is the national team the coach's peewee team and a few extra players from all over the country? And why is the shirt of the national team not good enough for them to play their best?

I find this one still fun, but less relatable.

[–] MovieChatUser497 (18943) 4 years ago

The most absurd moment ever was when they took off the USA colors so they could represent their Pee Wee hockey team that half the team wasn’t even a part of. Like seriously representing your country is the highest honor an athlete can receive