A family feud settled in the octagon

Rating: 7/10 (25 May 2018)

While not free of several sports film cliches, Warrior succeeds as a serious drama about two brothers who must reconcile a dark past. The plot is simple but directed with focus, anchored by three strong performances from Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, and Nick Nolte. The fight sequences are decently executed, functioning more to escalate the tension than provide spectacle.