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  • The Hammer (2008)
  • Opened March 21, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 28 min.
  • R
    brief language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. Read More
  • On his 40th birthday, chronic underachiever Jerry Ferro (Adam Carolla) loses his carpentry job and his girlfriend. However, all is not lost; a famous boxing coach (Tom Quinn) spies him sparring at the local gym and offers him the chance to train for Read More
  • Cast: Adam Carolla, Heather Juergensen, Oswaldo Castillo, Harold "House" Moore, Tom Quinn
  • Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
  • Genres: Art House/Foreign, Comedy

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The Hammer (2008) Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    A surprisingly good movie

    by edhones

    I went into this movie thinking it was going to be a low budget mediocre comedy let down. I was pleasently surprised at how funny and well put together this movie was. You would never guess it was made on a budget of only 1 million dollars. Adam Carolla plays a surprisingly good leading man. All in all this movie is a solid classic. If it doesnt make mass release in theatres I guarantee it will become a colt classic. You dont need to be an Adam Carolla fan to love this movie. I would highly recomend this movie to anyone that wants to see a good comedy.

  • Must Go!

    Suprisingly funny throughout for Everyone.

    by cytocriptic1

    I had my doubts about this movie last week when it was released, but I gave it a chance and was blown away. Adam Carolla hit the nail on the head with this boxing/romantic comedy film. Not only is it hilarious from beginning to end, but it appeals to everyone, regardless of age, gender, & race. I was so impressed with it that I took my Uncle & his girlfriend to a showing the next day and they LOVED it. They must have thanked me 20 times for taking them. They even convinced my grandpa to go see it and HE Loved it. This is very different from the type of movie I'd usually go out to see, & I'm not a huge Adam Carolla fan, but I must say that this is a small gem in a business full of processed crap. If you're up for an indie type film with a funny, heart-felt story that will leave you feeling oddly optimistic, The Hammer comes highly recommended.

  • Must Go!

    The Hammer

    by hammer_fan

    This is such a great movie. You leave the theater feeling happy, and complete. I am usually a tough crowd to please, and don't laugh out loud while watching many movies, but this one was absolutely hilarious. My husband was unsure about it, and didn't know what to expect, and he laughed throughout the whole movie.

    I highly recommend this movie if you are looking for a laugh, and want to feel good after watching it, instead of depressed, or upset that you wasted $10.

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The Hammer (2008) Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 75
    New York Daily News |

    The Hammer benefits from Carolla's low-energy, low-impact style. He doesn't so...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Walter Addiego

    Nothing groundbreaking, but there's an easy charm in the movie.

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Gene Seymour

    What you have here, essentially, is a classic "Honeymooners" episode juiced...

  • 63
    New York Post | Kyle Smith

    The script depends heavily on familiar stand-up comedy bits, but it's full of...

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