Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, Patrick Swayze

Handsome young men whack each other in the face with sticks and learn about life in this enjoyably silly hockey movie. Rob Lowe stars as Dean Youngblood, an American rookie who's been given a shot on ...( read more  read more... )a Canadian Junior League hockey team. Sure, he can skate, but can he take a punch? This coming-of-age story is about learning the beauty of vicious hockey fights. No, really. Containing both young-bucks-in-the-locker-room shots and plenty of hockey violence, Youngblood is a surprisingly entertaining cupcake of a movie--there's not much nourishment, but it sure tastes good. Watch for Patrick Swayze as the team's leader and Keanu Reeves in his first film role as the French-Canadian goalie. The DVD's most entertaining feature is the option of watching Youngblood dubbed into French--not to be missed. --Ali Davis

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R, 110 min.

Directed by: Peter Markle

Release Date: January 31, 1986

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DVD Release Date: May 22, 2001

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  • April 4, 2007
    Loved this film as a kid.
  • September 30, 2009
    When you have a movie that deals primarly with hockey fights, it probably would've been a wise move to cast someone a little tougher than Rob Lowe. Lowe plays Dean Youngblood, a hotshot young hockey player who gets a tryout with a minor league team, The Hamilton Mustangs. After w...( read more)inning a spot on the team, he learns that it takes more than fast skating and slapshots to make it in hockey. Patrick Swayze assumes the role of mentor, although his teachings are cut short when he is severly injured after a cheap shot during a game. It's here that the movie runs into its biggest problem...trying to make Rob Lowe tough. He goes through some Rocky-like training with his father and older brother in an effort to avenge Swayze. However, even after this training, it's obvious that Lowe has no idea how to throw a punch. So when the big fight comes, it's like watching Pee Wee Herman square off against Arnold Schwarzenegger. So that aspect of the movie fails miserably. Other than that though, it's a pretty solid movie. All of the actors know how to handle themselves on the ice, and are totally believable as hockey players. Ed Lauter is a standout as the hard as nails coach with a smart mouth, who also happens to be the father of Lowes love interest, played by the very cute Cynthia Gibb. So some good hockey, good characters, and a very welcome nude scene with Ms Gibb, and you've got yourself a tight little hockey picture. Just be sure to turn your suspension of disbelief up to the max when the movie asks you to accept Lowe as a brawler.
  • May 14, 2009
    Keanu Reeves in a role where he doesn't speak much, and has his face covered with a mask most of the movie...perfect role! Kind of a Bromance hockey movie between Swayze and Rob Lowe, including locker room scenes of the guys smacking each other in the ass with towels and skippin...( read more)g around wearing jock straps, wacking each other (with sticks), and just general gay grab ass. (Peach and the chickies favorite part)

    Seriously though, it is actually a pretty good flick. Swayze teaches Rob Lowe how not to be such a scrawny wuss/pretty boy and stick up for himself against the league bully. Couple of twists and turns, and some decent hockey scenes. It's not Miracle or, Mystery, Alaska. But it is still pretty good.
  • November 15, 2009
    Yummy! rob lowe! patrick swayze! and hockey! yes! i shall own this on DVD one day!
  • September 26, 2009
    I really wanna see this movie... Patrick Swayze , mmmmm sexy...Enough said...!~!
  • August 7, 2009
    I really wanna see this movie...A young Rob Lowe, mmmmm sexy...Enough said...!~!
  • July 14, 2009
    This is a decent hockey movie. The film stars Rob Lowe, Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. The story is about a young hockey player trying to fit in and survive in the Canadian Junior hockey league. If your a hockey fan I would suggest checking this film out. Full of hockey action ...( read more)and a decent story to make for a decent film. I enjoyed it as I am a huge hockey fan.
  • June 3, 2009
    Not a bad hockey movie and they did throw in some eye candy.
  • May 2, 2009
    How can you not luv this movie?? lol :P
    It has Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze in it and it has to do with Hockey, how can I NOT love this movie?? :)
  • March 22, 2009
    One of the first movies and sort of chick flick i watched. Rob Lowe star with Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves,Lowe as a newcomer in the Ice hockey team needs to excell, he as talent but missing something that holds him back such as a opposition or an injury,the story un folds in ...( read more)Lowe excelling, wins for the team, getting the girl. I liked this film as its a easy film to get involving ice hockey and great actors/actresses. Nice story and a bit of man action and testerone with the ice hockey,,,

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