Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: March 14, 2008
DVD Release Date: July 29, 2008
Plot 411: A new kid in town takes up mixed martial arts to regain his honor.
Review: This movie was definitely timely as the mixed martial arts craze seems to be at its peek. Newcomer Jake (Sean Faris) is lured to a secret brawlfest and is whooped by an experienced MMA fighter. He enrolls at a gym to learn how to fight, but it's for all the wrong reasons. He is mentored by Jean Roqua (Djimon Hounsou) and he teaches Jake more than just fighting. They're relationship is an interesting one. Sometimes there is respect but others it's very one-sided. If you're an MMA fan, this movie is worth a look see. There are a couple of fight scenes that are entertaining. The plot, of course, is pretty thin, but most audiences for this genre are coming for the fights. Hounsou is pretty much the only semi-big name in this film, but it's still entertaining. It's a modern-day The Karate Kid set in 90210-land.
Watch It: For the action.
Skip It: For the real thing.
Movie Release Date: March 14, 2008
DVD Release Date: July 29, 2008
Plot 411: A new kid in town takes up mixed martial arts to regain his honor.
Review: This movie was definitely timely as the mixed martial arts craze seems to be at its peek. Newcomer Jake (Sean Faris) is lured to a secret brawlfest and is whooped by an experienced MMA fighter. He enrolls at a gym to learn how to fight, but it's for all the wrong reasons. He is mentored by Jean Roqua (Djimon Hounsou) and he teaches Jake more than just fighting. They're relationship is an interesting one. Sometimes there is respect but others it's very one-sided. If you're an MMA fan, this movie is worth a look see. There are a couple of fight scenes that are entertaining. The plot, of course, is pretty thin, but most audiences for this genre are coming for the fights. Hounsou is pretty much the only semi-big name in this film, but it's still entertaining. It's a modern-day The Karate Kid set in 90210-land.
Watch It: For the action.
Skip It: For the real thing.
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