Caught a press screening of "The Hammer" starring Adam Carolla last week. It hits theaters this Friday.
Carolla plays a career underachiever who upon turning 40 rekindles his passion for boxing and tries to qualify for the Olympics. If you're thinking this sounds like "Dodgeball" meets "Rocky," you'd be right.
This movie is definitely a step up from his work on "Dancing With the Stars," which got hammered by the judges.
There are some really funny scenes with great dialogue, as you might expect from the witty, acerbic Carolla. If you're a Carolla fan, Pet Rock wouldn't be mad if you saw it in the theater. If you're not a huge Carolla fan, wait for the DVD.
- Mark La Monica