Movie Review: Warrior
Warrior tells the story of two struggling brothers, who after being apart for over fourteen years are now set to clash in 'Sparta' a mixed martial arts tournament. Warrior takes a modern approach to the well-trodden fight-film formula by swapping boxing for Mixed martial arts (MMA) offering not just one, but two fighter's stories. Very much a film of two rounds, the first a well handled, moving melodrama that sets the tone for the climatic, brotherly bash, with both brother's stories being told separately. The second an intense, blood pumping hour long tournament sequence that has some brilliantly choreographed punching and grappling. It is pure Rocky, the first of the films many comparisons to genre defining classics. 'Warrior' number one; Tom Hardy plays Tommy Conlon, drunker fighter, war hero and an all-round angry boy. He wants to get back in the ring after returning from service in the Marines. He's carrying a whole lot of baggage and fury when he tur...