Warrior

Rating: 10/10 (30 November 2011)

First of all, this movie is extremely well made. This is without a doubt my favorite film of this year, my favorite sports film, and probably one of my favorite movies of all time. And all this is after only one viewing, which is going to change dramatically in the very near future.
The acting is top notch in Warrior. Joel Edgerton did a great job with his role, and I genuinely felt for the character and his family. Nick Nolte was outstanding in his role as the father of the two main characters. His character's problems and the way acted towards his sons is very well done and realistic on his part. There are some dramatic scenes of his that really make you feel sorry for him, and you feel sorry for his family too because of what he has done to them in the past.
Tom Hardy, however, was the best part of this movie acting-wise. He took the stereotypical "tough guy who doesn't need anyone or want anyone" and made him very relatable. He still plays that kind of character, but he is so much more than that, and I felt for him in almost every scene he was in, regardless of his actions, because you just have that feeling that he has had a very rough life. I got goosebumps numerous times throughout the movie due to his amazing acting.
The editing and cinematography was fantastic as well. My favorite showing of this aspect is when they show a montage of people training. It sounds like it has been done before, but the way it was done was...well, you'd have to see it to know what I mean.
Going into it, I knew that this movie would be at the very least good, but it was amazing. I would not be surprised to see Hardy and Nolte get acting nominations at the Oscars, and I think they both have a great chance of winning. Best editing, picture, and screenplay awards are also very possible for this dramatic, heart wrenching, amazing film.