One of the best films of 2011

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2011)

Tom Hardy who is British & Joel Edgerton who is Australian play American brothers & their accents are flawless. Overall the acting in this movie is textbook perfect. If Nick Nolte doesn't get an Oscar nomination - there is no justice. While both lead actors are in their mid 30's & thus seem a little old for the punishing fight scenes - they do pull it off. I understand that both of them suffered injuries during filming. No matter they are both great in their performances. I've seen them separately in other films & they remain two actors worth keeping an eye on. I don't see them doing too many romantic comedies however. But maybe they will pleasantly surprise us in the future.