Warrior Review

Warrior Review

Cast: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison, Bryan Callen
Director: Gavin O'Connor
Genre: Action, Drama, Sport
Rated: M
Running Time: 140 minutes

Synopsis: Rising stars Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton command the screen as two estranged brothers facing the fight of a lifetime in Lionsgate's Warrior, a moving, inspirational action drama from acclaimed director Gavin O'Connor (Miracle).

Haunted by a tragic past, Marine Tommy Conlon (Hardy) returns home for the first time in fourteen years to enlist the help of his father (Nick Nolte) to train for Sparta, the biggest winner-takes-all event in mixed martial arts history. A former wrestling prodigy, Tommy blazes a path toward the championship while his brother, Brendan (Edgerton), an ex-fighter-turned teacher, returns to the ring in a desperate bid to save his family from financial ruin. But when Brendan's unlikely, underdog rise sets him on a collision course with the unstoppable Tommy, the two brothers must finally confronteach other and the forces that pulled them apart, facing off in the most soaring, soul stirring, and unforgettable climax that must be seen to be believed.

A rousing ode to redemption, reconciliation and the power of the human spirit, Warrior is also a moving testament to the enduring bonds of family. Warrior stars Tom Hardy (the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Black Hawk Down), Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom, Star Wars: Episode III), Jennifer Morrison ("House", Star Trek) and Nick Nolte (Tropic Thunder, The Thin Red Line). The film is directed by Gavin O'Connor; screenplay by Gavin O'Connor & Anthony Tambakis & Cliff Dorman and story by Gavin O'Connor & Cliff Dorfman.

Verdict: As soon as the credits rolled for Warrior - I was ready to see it again; Warrior is honestly one of the best movies I have ever seen, not just this year, ever! Warrior is an extremely powerful and emotional movie, I cried, I smiled and I even jumped out of my seat during the fight scenes.

Like Tommy's father, Warrior has redeeming qualities that hold the audience's attention with drama, family heartache, mystery and convincingly choreographed fight scenes.

I highly recommend Warrior to everyone, girls and guys.
Rating: *****
-Grace Skarvellis

Release Date: 27th of October, 2011
Website: www.warriormovie.com.au