The Hammer
June 2008
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Nathan Rabin
Much of the film's charm comes from its scruffy, self-effacing modesty; it's a relaxed, affable underdog about a relaxed, affable underdog.
Christy Lemire
Yes, this comedy about a sad-sack, has-been boxer is painfully predictable and manages to include every cliche of the genre, but executive producer and star Adam Carolla keeps it rolling along with his trademark, deadpan rants.
Richard Roeper
I think it's a terrific little film.
Moira MacDonald
Working with utterly predictable material, screenwriter Kevin Hench finds plenty of offbeat humor, and Carolla knows how to make it sing.
Walter V. Addiego
I never would have guessed that Adam Carolla, the politically incorrect radio and TV personality, could hold his own in a movie, but here's The Hammer to prove me wrong.
Stephen Whitty
A nearly comatose comedy that spends its time just bum-stumbling along, never putting in the work necessary to land a solid joke or develop a winning character.
Critic reviews
Nathan Rabin
Much of the film's charm comes from its scruffy, self-effacing modesty; it's a relaxed, affable underdog about a relaxed, affable underdog.
Christy Lemire
Yes, this comedy about a sad-sack, has-been boxer is painfully predictable and manages to include every cliche of the genre, but executive producer and star Adam Carolla keeps it rolling along with his trademark, deadpan rants.
Moira MacDonald
Working with utterly predictable material, screenwriter Kevin Hench finds plenty of offbeat humor, and Carolla knows how to make it sing.
Walter V. Addiego
I never would have guessed that Adam Carolla, the politically incorrect radio and TV personality, could hold his own in a movie, but here's The Hammer to prove me wrong.
Stephen Whitty
A nearly comatose comedy that spends its time just bum-stumbling along, never putting in the work necessary to land a solid joke or develop a winning character.
Joe Neumaier
[Adam] Carolla's grumbly, monotoned, stoop-shouldered pessimism in The Hammer, the first feature he has penned, is actually funny.
User reviews
Just enough Adam He's perfect and I love how he's not ... nevermind, I don't want to spoil this flick for you if you've never seen it but it's the best!
Great Movie I love the Ace Man, but even if it wasn't him, this is a really great show. It's hilarious.
Awesome acting skills Honestly enjoyed ace before the movie
Great story I really enjoyed this film very entertaining. I hope Adam Carolla continues to make more movies.
Funny This has to be one of the best shot independent movies! The laughs are there, definitely worth the price
GET IT ON. Got to get it on, no choice but to get it on, mandate GET IT ON. Love the movie, big fan before watching. Hope to see more movies from the Aceman soon
HILARIOUS!!! I'm surprised someone as funny as Adam isnt on prime TV making us all laugh on a weekly basis.
Great Its a shame a good movie like this was overlooked by a big studio.
My fave Definitely one of my favorite comedies if you get the humor you will appreciate how well its executed. Love it!
Good movie. If you are a fan of adam you should definitly see this movie.
Better than most. This film is destined to be cult classic.
Cast and credits
Actors | Adam Carolla, Oswaldo Castillo, Heather Juergensen, Harold House Moore, Jonathan Hernandez, Chris Darga, Constance Zimmer, Tom Quinn |
Producers | Adam Carolla, Steven Firestone, Gregory Firestone, Eden Wurmfeld, Heather Juergensen, Eric Ganz |
Director | Charles Herman-Wurmfeld |
Writers | Kevin Hench |
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English
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
90 minutes
Rating
R
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