Scott Voss (James) is a high school biology teacher that lost his passion for teaching. He comes in late and reads the newspaper during class. During a faculty meeting, Principal Betcher (Germann) announces that they will be cutting extracurricular activities, including the music program at the end of the year. This cut means Marty Streb (Winkler), the music teacher, will lose his job and tenure, and his wife is pregnant. To protect his friend, Scott makes a bold move: he will raise the money to keep the program.
With minimal support from the other teachers, the situation looks bleak. Then he stumbles onto a new idea: become a mixed martial arts fighter. One of the students in his citizenship class, which he teaches in the evening, teaches mixed martial arts and agrees to serve as his trainer. Marty asks to come along for moral support. They also recruit Mark DellaGrotte (as Himself) to serve as an advisor. Can Scott last long enough in a fight to save the school?
Comedian Kevin James dives into the world of the UFC / MMA Fighting. He attacks the subject with the same vigor as his previous films. Frank Coraci, the director, previously directed James in 2011's Zookeeper and the two seem to work well together. It helps that James has a strong support cast. Henry Winkler just about steals the show as Marty Streb, the music teacher. He is exuberant and passionate, and the kind of teacher every parent should desire.
Yes, the story is predictable and the story isn't overly inventive, but it is an enjoyable family-friendly film (rated PG).
Here Comes the Boom (2012) 105 minutes
Director: Frank Coraci
Starring: Kevin James as Scott Voss
Salma Hayek as Bella Flores
Henry Winkler as Marty Streb
Greg Germann as Principal Betcher
Bas Rutten as Niko
Mark DellaGrotte as Himself
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