extremely enjoyable

Rating: 8/10 (15 October 2012)

I went with trepidation to see this film, thinking that martial arts would be awful. Despite the violence of the mixed martial-arts sequences, this film is very likable. The writing and acting are good, the plot plausible and the outcome appreciated. For me, the whole story-line was inspirational and a definite feel-good reaction. To see a large group of people come together for a common goal gave me hope for the future of our country and our young people. This film also introduced me to some perhaps newcomers or maybe just some actors I had never seen before who were very entertaining and believable. I found myself moved to tears several times due to the emotional poignancy depicted. I don't know if this is considered a spoiler or not but I love a movie with a happy ending!