The Fight Within

I just saw this movie this week, we downloaded it through iTunes. My boyfriend wanted to watch this film because his kick boxing buddy recommended it to him. It was a perfect balance for people who like fighting and for the story. The message was really sweet especially the scene when they are by the lake, that was my favorite. The acting was great. I didn't recognize any actors so I looked them up after and surprised that they're upcoming actors, I think they're going to make it big. The fighting scenes were intense and my boyfriend was impressed. I would recommend this movie to people who are interested in MMA/ martial arts but also young couples because of the love story. It somehow caters to both audiences perfectly.

The movie includes moments that young people like me we do live and are going through at the moment of our age, and it is good to know and realize the situation you're in, that's one subject of many this movie will teach you. From the beginning the movie is catching your attention, the production, writing, choreography, actors, image, sounds and so on are great! Due to certain situations we often avoid some opportunities that arise in our lives. I really like the main question in this movie: Who are you>!? ..and what defines you as a personality. Finding myself in some states like those described in the idea of this movie, and knowing that some friends are in the same state, I had the pleasure to recommend after watching it, because we all are looking for answers and it is very good to have the correct resources to our questions that are bothering us. Very well chosen subjects and questions, the message comes very easy to understand even if you know nothing at all about MMA fighting, it is a movie for all hearts.

As a member of a Mixed Martial Arts gym for the past 5 years I can say with confidence this movie is a very realistic portrayal of an amateur/small-time professional Mixed Martial Arts gym and it's members. The actors were believable as fighters, aspiring fighters, and former fighters. The explanation of why Mixed Martial Arts fighters fight was the most eloquent and accurate explanation I've ever heard. Disciples of Christ will more than likely enjoy this movie more than non-believers. However, anyone who has ever been in the cage will respect this movie, regardless of their spiritual or religious affiliation. God bless.

Personally. I was done with "Rocky" movies after the famous one. There have been many Rocky pictures, in all sorts of sports and competitions. Once this one went the exceedingly predictable route, the film was sunk. In many of these overtly Christian themed pictures. the lead actors give very good performances. John Major Davis is excellent, his facial expressions conveying his various moods and feelings well. Matt Leddo gives a strong performance in an otherwise stereotyped role. For all the BIBLE talk, however, this move hypocritically fails to turn the other cheek.

I hate fight movies. My husband is not a fan of mushy romance but this one appealed to the both of us-a rarity. He is was impressed with the fight scenes which he thought were realistic and well done. We both thought the backstory was endearing without trying too hard and both the lead actors excellent I especially appreciated the message- not preachy" or too cheesy. It is also refreshing to watch a movie that's not over processed. A sweet, endearing film which makes you ponder a bit and then there's the adrenaline and athletic side to boot. My 17 yr old son, critical of everything just because he's 17, surprisingly liked this film as well due to the fight scenes So, for a family with very different tastes it hit the mark for all 3 of us. Again, a rarity