Mighty Ducks trilogy review

Mighty Ducks trilogy review                                                                                                       1-13-19

Tough trial lawyer Gordon Bombay never loses, but when he's slapped with a community service assignment, he must coach a group of peewee hockey players who's chances of becoming hockey champions are one in a million. Reluctantly, Bombay takes on the assignment and soon realizes that there are more important things than winning. Armed with this new attitude, feathers fly as Bombay and the Ducks battle along to the toughest game in their lives!

This film was made in the wake of Home Alone, which proved to be very popular. Influence from Home Alone is evident throughout the movie, with rambunctious kids, mild swear words, and some dated pop-culture references.

The kids break into Bombay's private van.

'What is there to appreciate about The Mighty Ducks?' You might ask yourselves? Well, these films are good choices for during the winter with believable cinematography, top-notch hockey playing (though the playing doesn't start until the third act), and a memorable score from David Newman.

The Ducks (green) face off against the Hawks (black).

If I were to complain about one thing, I feel that the story drags on a little longer than it should.

In D2: The Mighty Ducks, the titular hockey team is thrilled to be chosen to compete in the Junior Goodwill Games as Team USA. They'll be facing off against the best teams from all over the world, including the meanest team that ever sliced the ice! Are they out of their league? Has Coach Bombay let the big time go to his head, forgetting that it's just a game? But when a street hockey gang teaches the Ducks to get tough, the Coach remembers how to have fun...and the Ducks show the world the true meaning of duck power!

The Ducks in this film are in there early teens in this film, but they still have the fun and energetic traits and faults from the first film.

There are also some new Ducks, including Dwayne Robertson from Austin, Texas. Not only is he skilled at puck handling, but he also has a handy lasso for wrangling other hockey players.

Dwayne Robertson after roping an Icelandic player.

As well as more action-packed hockey playing, D2: The Mighty Ducks also features a guest appearance from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.

Wayne Gretzky (the man in the light brown jacket) meeting the Ducks.
However, I do have a warning for those who want to watch D2: The Mighty Ducks. The Icelandic hockey team in this film are depicted as barbaric, ruthless, and cocky. If you are Icelandic and easily offended by this, then this movie may not be for you.

In D3: The Mighty Ducks, after the Ducks win scholarships to a snooty private school, Coach Bombay announces that he's moving on to greener pastures with the Goodwill Games. Shortly after the team arrives at Eden Hall Academy, they inherit a new coach who turns out to be their worst nightmare when he strips Charlie Conway (one of the Ducks) of his position as captain! Then, with their scholarships on the line, they face their toughest rival- the 10-time championship varsity team! The Ducks and their opponents engage in a series of pranks to warm up for their battle on the ice. And in a thrilling and climatic battle in the rink, the Ducks must prove why they are called the Mighty Ducks!

Much like the previous film, the Ducks are older than in the previous film, now in their freshmen years, but they still retain most of their original traits.

The Ducks look in awe at their rival team.

The set design is amazing: Eden Hall Academy looks like a real high school campus complete with classrooms, a skating rink, a cafeteria, student sleeping quarters, and even an ant farm!

Much like the first movie, D3: The Mighty Ducks has a meandering and lagging story. At least they put more effort than a recent third installment. (*Cough* Despicable Me 3 *Cough*).

Charlie Conway trying to woo high school student (but not a Duck) Emily.

In conclusion, The Mighty Ducks trilogy isn't the best movie trilogy out there, but is something to warm up to when the weather gets cold. It's also a good substitute for the Rocky movies until your kids are old enough.

Mighty Ducks 1 rating- 3.5 stars out of 5.

Mighty Ducks 2 rating- 3.7 stars out of 5.

Mighty Ducks 3 rating- 3.4 stars out of 5.