Brothers

An excellent remake of the not very attractive Warrior. The film could be divided into two parts, in the first we are introduced to the story and characters, with all involved doing solid acting to the point of theatrics and surprisingly working with empathy. In the second part, Brothers gives us an hour and a half nerve-wracking MMA ride that surpasses anything seen so far from this franchise. Upsides: the amazingly filmed stadium, with live broadcast, and its atmosphere draws you in so much that you feel like you're sitting in the stands cheering with fans and viewers all over India; 10 opponents, each from a different country and we learn interesting facts about each one's past, which I consider a big plus; the best training and preparation that puts even Rocky to shame; a perfect soundtrack throughout the film; emotions so strong that you hold a handkerchief in your hand for half the film; and most importantly the fights!. The have amazing cinematography, solid choreography, every fighter is in perfect physical condition, all backed by an immersive atmosphere, charisma, authenticity and humanity. The whole film you are screaming, swearing, cheering, sweating and your nose is bleeding with joy just like the participants in the ring. A gem that takes Warrior down both action-wise and emotionally. I don't mind the running time, I’m not complaining about anything. 95%. (2015-11-01)