The Hammer
starring: Adam Carolla, Oswaldo Castillo, Heather Juergensen, Tom Quinn, Harold "House" Moore
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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
Movie DVD
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
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- Great indie film
Adam Carolla is best doing organic comedy-- improvised material.He's a radio veteran and is great "on-the-spot."His acting isn't great, and most jokes are delivered dead-pan.He gets a lot more vocally animated onLoveline and his podcast.But I can look past his acting in The Hammer.
It's a great sports comedy.Clever film, and heart-warming.A bit of a love story, too, so fine for watching with females.If you don't NEED big explosions and huge crane shots and Hollywood actors ... Read More
Rating: - For Fans and Nonfans of Adam Carolla
I am a giant Adam Carolla fan and absolutely love this movie. My mom on the other hand can't stand Adam, but even she loved this movie when she watched it.
Rating: 
- Adam, stick to comedy bro, gross
Adam is hilarious, should have stuck to the LoveLine deal though.
Relies WAY too much of carpenter humor and has a face only for radio.
When he thought the audience would fall for a hott chick falling for him, it was over. Totally unbeleivable, my girlfriend and I couldn't even do it that night! Liked him a ton better before he revealed his mug.
Good luck to you otherwise, Adam, you are my hero!
Rating: - Carolla Fans Dig In
An excellent independent film by one of the most interesting personalities in radio and television and now on the big screen. Being a follower of the Adam Carolla radio show and his new podcast, this film has been so over-hyped by the man himself that I was expecting not only (admittedly low budget) comic gold but cinematic genius as well.
The good news is, he certainly didn't disappoint. It was a well-written and believable story filled with interesting characters and clever plot lines. ... Read More
Rating: 
- R U Kidding?
Sorry, just not worth buying or renting. Wait for it on TV as there are so much more movies out there that is better than this.
- Great indie filmAdam Carolla is best doing organic comedy-- improvised material.He's a radio veteran and is great "on-the-spot."His acting isn't great, and most jokes are delivered dead-pan.He gets a lot more vocally animated onLoveline and his podcast.But I can look past his acting in The Hammer.
It's a great sports comedy.Clever film, and heart-warming.A bit of a love story, too, so fine for watching with females.If you don't NEED big explosions and huge crane shots and Hollywood actors ... Read More
- For Fans and Nonfans of Adam CarollaI am a giant Adam Carolla fan and absolutely love this movie. My mom on the other hand can't stand Adam, but even she loved this movie when she watched it.
- Adam, stick to comedy bro, grossAdam is hilarious, should have stuck to the LoveLine deal though.
Relies WAY too much of carpenter humor and has a face only for radio.
When he thought the audience would fall for a hott chick falling for him, it was over. Totally unbeleivable, my girlfriend and I couldn't even do it that night! Liked him a ton better before he revealed his mug.
Good luck to you otherwise, Adam, you are my hero!
- Carolla Fans Dig InAn excellent independent film by one of the most interesting personalities in radio and television and now on the big screen. Being a follower of the Adam Carolla radio show and his new podcast, this film has been so over-hyped by the man himself that I was expecting not only (admittedly low budget) comic gold but cinematic genius as well.
The good news is, he certainly didn't disappoint. It was a well-written and believable story filled with interesting characters and clever plot lines. ... Read More
- R U Kidding?Sorry, just not worth buying or renting. Wait for it on TV as there are so much more movies out there that is better than this.
