Amazon.com: No, The Hammer is not the Fred Williamson story, but a surprisingly satisfying underdog sports movie and date movie; an unlikely genre combination, but The Hammer nails it. Adam Carolla, former co-host of The Man Show, stars as underachiever Jerry, just turned 40. A former Golden Gloves boxer (as was Carolla), he works as a construction worker/handyman and also teaches the sweet science at the local gym. You know the drill: Jerry gets fired after running afoul of his abusive boss; Jerry loses fed-up girlfriend; Jerry meets Lindsay (Heather Jurgensen), an idealistic public defender; Jerry impresses a coach and gets the chance to try out for the Olympic boxing team. But a deft touch makes The Hammer a contender. This is Carolla's first bout with leading man status, and, happily, he has the director of the "I Kissed a Girl" arthouse hit, Kissing Jessica Stein in his corner. The script makes effective use of Carolla's unpretentious screen presence, giving him ample opportunity to punch out some droll comic riffs while he pursues his second chance in the ring as well as Lindsay. Add to the mix a grudging friendship he develops with a cocky boxer whom the coach is grooming. The Hammer may not technically be a knockout, but it does go the distance. --Donald Liebenson
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - The Hammer, Adam Carolla
My husband and I went and saw it at the Theater and loved it, so I bought him the DVD. I removed the jacket and sent it to Adam Carolla at his radio station and with a SASE he autographed it and sent it ... Read More
Rating: - Not as good as advertised
Adam Corolla really hyped this movie during his appearance on the Bill Simmons podcast on ESPN.com. I also see that many reviewers seem to have loved this movie. But I don't really get it. I'm a big Corolla ... Read More
Rating: - Great movie for couples
So here comes a little movie from the guy who used to host "The Man Show," and is now one of the hottest morning show personalities on the west coast. This movie was much better than I had expected, and I'm ... Read More
Rating: - Love Adam, doubted the movie... then I loved it when I watched it
Adam Carolla is my favorite radio personality. If you don't get his show on the radio in your home town, then go find a webcast or podcast of it. Its well worth checking out.
Rating: - Very good movie
Boy have I seen a lot of crap at the movies. The Hammer, is a movie I am finally glad to watch. Very good story, believable plot, and oh yeah, it was funny. The director's commentary is very funny and worth a second ... Read More
- The Hammer, Adam Carolla
- Not as good as advertised
- Great movie for couples