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The Slammin' Salmon
2009 98 min United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Comedy
Director: Kevin Heffernan
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Description
The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin'" Salmon (Duncan), now owner of a Miami restaurant, institutes a competition to see which waiter can earn the most money in one night: the winner stands to gain $10,000, while the loser will endure a beating at the hands of the champ.
US Gross:
$41,587
Worldwide:
$60,421
Starring
Michael Clarke Duncan
Actor
Jay Chandrasekhar
Actor
Kevin Heffernan
Actor
Key opinion
The Slammin' Salmon is generally viewed as a lackluster outing from the Broken Lizard troupe, failing to match the wit of their earlier work. While some viewers find it a harmless, watchable distraction, most critics and audience members feel it relies too heavily on tired gross-out humor and lacks creative spark.
| Humor | The comedy relies heavily on uninspired, vulgar gross-out clichés that frequently fail to land. | |
| Acting | The talented ensemble cast fails to elevate the thin script, resulting in an underwhelming experience compared to the troupe's previous films. | |
| Originality | The premise and execution lack the signature inventiveness and wit associated with Broken Lizard's best projects. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the film's value are divided: some appreciate its non-trivial, fun premise as a refreshing break from modern cinema, while others dismiss it as a disposable or boring experience. |