A perverse mixed-martial arts film in which talk trumps action, David Mamet's ode to philosopher warriors at odds with the crass, commercialized modern world rehashes the playwright-turned-filmmaker's familiar themes: Women will betray you, fat cats will promise the world and steal your ideas, honor is despised, lying and duplicity rewarded, everyone has a hustle and no good deed goes unpunished.
Mike Terry's (Chiwetel Ejiofor) Southside Jiu-Jitsu gym is perpetually on the brink of bankruptcy despite his formidable reputation as a martial artist's martial artist. His finances would improve if he fought professionally, but Mike believes the artificial rules o...
Released:
2008
Rated:
R
Length:
99 mins