Helped to pass the time on a plane trip

Rating: 6/10 (4 December 2015)

Overall, this was a rather clichéd movie, with no real surprises. I found the early fight scenes rather unrealistic. This guy who was supposed to be a world champion with no defeats lets his head be used like a punching bag, with no attempt to block or weave to avoid being hit. It seems unimaginable that someone could become a champion without these basic skills. Later on, after losing his title, his wife, and the custody of his daughter, he is taken on by a new trainer who teaches him some defensive skills, including a very awkward stance where he clumsily raises his shoulder. Very strange indeed. Must say that the protagonist looked the part, and must have worked hard to develop his ripped physique. Of course, he goes on to win his title back, and regains the custody of his daughter. Not a brilliant movie, but good enough to help pass some of the time on a nine hour plane trip.