Could not get behind this one.

Rating: 6/10 (20 July 2013)

Does contain spoilers.
First, Let me say that I am a fan of Nolte and Hardy, and I also really enjoyed "pride and glory". The difference is that I was actually able to finish that film. O'Connor has a knack for creating/showcasing tension between family members, and "Warrior" is no exception. The movie is shot well and the MMA stuff is pretty cool, although I am a fan of boxing myself, but the movie is just too cliché, and perhaps that's why I wasn't able to finish it. For example, the principle reprimands Brenden but eventually comes around. Paddy destroys his sobriety, and the guilt becomes too much for Tommy. I think the acting and dialogue was good, but the MMA seemed more like an afterthought to me. I hope one day I can go back to finish it because I made to the last fight, but I don't know if I care to see what I know is going to happen. For an MMA movie, it's sad that it is the least enjoyable part of the movie, and that's not to say the fighting is bad, it's good, I just think the drama between the three is more important and more enjoyable.