First-class film!

Rating: 10/10 (27 October 2011)

Saw this film at Glasgow cineworld with the gf. I'd previously been impressed with Tom hardy in "Martina Cole's The Take", "Inception" and "Bronson" to name a few. Even as far back as his small stint on "Band of Brothers" TV series. Love watching and training in MMA, so was excited upon hearing this film was coming about. Was hoping & praying this would NOT be a "Rocky" with MMA and found myself completely blown out the water by the emotional depth of the characters, (provided by Hardy, Edgerton & Nolte), and the honest acting. Great story, fantastic acting, humorous in parts throughout and beautiful direction! We both loved it, told our friends about it........C'mon the DVD! :) Nolte should get an Oscar nod. Hope this review helped.