Directed by David Mamet2008 Drama
Rated R
*** 1/2
Despite the fact that, in the finale, the film veers near b-movie territory ridiculousness, everything preceding this makes this a film worthy of being discussed with upper-tier Mamet. Chiwetel Ejiofor is brilliant as a jujitsu master who fights against the corruption in professional mixed martial arts. Tim Allen and Emily Mortimer are very good as well in small roles, as are Mamet regulars Ricky Jay, Joe Mantegna, and David Paymer. As I said earlier, yes, the ending is ridiculous; but the strength of Mamet's script is enough to make this well worth checking out.
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