Warrior Review

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that there are a plethora of fighting movies out there. Whether they're based on boxing, wrestling or even martial arts, they all involve some ass kicking. Many, if not most, have even become classic, award-winning films such as The Wrestler, Rocky and The Fighter. One movie I'm sure we'll be adding to the award-winning category is Warrior starring Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte and Joel Edgerton. Each actor delivered an extraordinary performance making you feel as if you were part of their family experiencing the same hardships. I don't want to give too much away. Seeing that the movie has been out for almost a week, I will tell you that it has grossed about $5.24 million and won't be stopping anytime soon. It's also 3rd in the box office right under Contagion and The Help.

One of the best things about the movie, among others, comes when you start questioning which brother to root for. For most fighting movies, you'll catch yourself silently hoping for a specific character's victory and most of the time, it'll be the main character. But what do you do when the movie has two important characters, each with their own different motivation? I will say the actors do such an incredible job, I wouldn't be surprised if the film got a few Academy Award nominations. Nonetheless, some people have been raving about the movie saying that it's the best movie of the year and I will have to respectfully disagree. It is absolutely in the top 10, maybe even top 5, but there are some parts that you just feel are somewhat dragging on with no purpose but to waste film reel. In the end though, it's a fighting movie that isn't necessarily about fighting; there are so many other factors that contribute to the story line of the movie. Its's not just about a bunch of guys getting into the ring and knocking each other's teeth out.

My suggestion is to go see the film and make your own opinion about it, but its definitely a movie you don't want to miss or wait until it's released on DVD. You can take your family to see it (no kids younger than age 11) or even make it a date night and see it with your significant other. It is quite enjoyable and entertaining.

Grade: A-
Check out the trailer and be sure to go see this incredible movie in theaters right now.