On this episode, Jordan Puga and Paul Keelan look at the film that really started the fad of Disney-based 90's Kids Sports Movies: 1992's The Mights Ducks. Written by Steven Brill, directed by Stephen Herrick, and staring Emilio Estevez and Joshua Jackson, amongst many other recognizable actors, this cult classic has some of the most memorable scenes and quotable lines of its decade.
The film not only spawned a lucrative box office trilogy (with a soon to be released series about to premiere on Disney +), it also inspired an era of youth recreational hockey and led to the creation of a second professional hockey team in Southern California. Like other Disney Kid's films, The Mighty Ducks blends pathos and poignancy with silly narrative hijinks and incredulous scenarios. The clash of tones, plot development, and believability only makes the film all the more entertaining to watch, scrutinize, and celebrate.
Plus: this episode includes a fun conversation / interview with Justin Peterson (@MovieJustin198), another The Mighty Ducks aficionado with a lot of insights on why this film is such a lasting success. Check out his podcast / youtube channel: The Average Joe's Movie Club Cast and his Letterboxd (/petersonj198) to see / hear more of his thoughts on film.
