Anything I Can Get My Hands On: October 2012

October 27, 2012- WARRIOR

I woke up this morning in Cagayan de Oro with the cable on at Will's Place and this movie was starting.

This was a story of two estranged brothers (Tommy Riordan and Brendan Conlon who were played by Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton, respectively), entering a Mix Martials Arts (MMA) Tournament, Sparta, with the interesting plot that the brothers were struggling with each other's relationship and their father's. The winner of the tournament received $5,000,000 which was the main goal of the two characters in order for them to resolve their individual's challenges. Tommy promised to help the family of his fallen friend in the Marine Corps, while Brendan was confronted with the financial responsibility to his wife and two daughters and the possibility of getting his home foreclosed due to mortgage. The story ended up with the two brothers face to face battled each other. This was directed by Gavin O' Connor (Director of Tumbleweeds, Miracle, Pride and Glory).

I was never a fan of UFC but something told me to glue my eyes in the tube and what did you know, i ended up amazed by how great this film was. The fighting scenes were carefully crafted as if you can feel the pain and the excitement of mix martial arts sport. It was compelling, effective, inspiring and motivating. For me, watching this film was rewarding.

Here are some of the unforgettable scenes from the film...