Action for the boys + emotion for the girls = Great Date Movie

Rating: 8/10 (20 July 2012)

I loved this movie! Initially I thought my husband would like this movie, I hate to admit that I would normally never watch a movie like this simply based on the subject matter; cage fighting. But I'm glad I listened to the reviews.
Right from the beginning, starting with The National song, it felt real. It didn't feel over acted, everyone was natural and the pace made sense.
The story was brilliant, meaningful and relatable. The action/fighting was exciting, even for someone that doesn't normally like this type of sport. But by far my favorite was the emotional pull each character brought to the movie. The complex family dynamic was enthralling.
My only complaint is that it took me so long to see it.