The Late Game

I absolutely love the "takes place in real time" and "slice of life" film format/genre- in this case, the world you get dropped into is late night beer league hockey. While I'm not a hockey player, I could definitely relate to the banter- mostly from my men's league hoops days. Cast had great chemistry. Cinematography (especially the game play) was stellar- which is definitely not always the case with low budget indies. Overall, a great time spent with these random dudes, learning about a world I had zero idea existed. In time, I can totally see this film becoming a cult classic in the hockey world.

Very Clerks-y feel to it. Totally accurate of what it's really like. The referee, the zamboni driver, all of it. Worth your time for a laugh! Every team has guys like this on it, from the new guy to the captain. I say it has a Clerks feel since it takes place in pretty much one place and looks like some late night filming to it, much like the title, some of the best things happen after hours. For those of us who take their source of entertainment and enjoyment from this sport, it is a refreshing take on things. Even the protagonists are accurate. Side commentary from side characters is hilarious and accurate.

This is a fun film that gets almost everything right about playing late-night beer league hockey. It's not perfect and won't be up for any Oscars, but if you know the nutty world of hockey players who stay up late purely for the love of the game, it will be worthwhile.

I've played adult rec-league hockey into my seventies(!) and I assure you all the locker room and on-ice hi-jinks in The Late Game have taken place sometime, somewhere. In fact, I could offer up to the screenwriter & director a loong list of other hysterical happenings. But they didn't ask me. I'm eternally grateful they didn't rely on the sports-movie trope of slo-mo, BTW!

If you follow the ONLY hockey podcast that matters, RA from Spittin' Chiclets does an excellent job as the Zamboni driver.

To the geniuses who contributed barely intelligible pans here: this is what's known as a low-budget first film. These guys have cracked the door open and you will see more from them, I guarantee it. Whether a better-funded version that gets to play with plot lines (e.g.romantic) left undeveloped, a complete re-boot, or a completely different film and story,

Watch these guys. They play a game that's tough and unpredictable, just like "Hollywood."

Come on guys, really what's with the 1 star haters...?

This is just a good honest hockey indi, nothing more nothing less.

The story is typical, the acting OK and production is on the cheaper side but thought the editing for the most part punched above its weight.

Most importantly it has you smiling and laughing at the right spots.

I imagine that some people were expecting a bigger production, or just not used to the 'Shorsey' type repartee.

I'll watch out for this directors stuff, expect it will only get better.

This one is definitely worth your 80minute investment, and had me wanting to watch 'Slapshot' again.

Enjoy.

If you're a beer leaguer, or just love a beer leaguer, this movie is like spending a night at the rink. Not only does it provide good laughs, but you'll instantly know who's a "Kevin" or a "Spondy" at your local barn.

This was a fun and easy watch that reminded me that all roads lead to beer league. If you're lucky, you're still lacing up late into life and remembering that it's about more than who wins or loses, it's about just being there and having fun and appreciating the goons beside you when you do it.

The Late Game does that, with a couple great cameos. Like all things beer-league-related, not suitable for your little kids to watch unless they're already used to you dropping f-bombs on the daily.