Beast
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyIt's a fairly split reception for this MMA comeback story starring Daniel MacPherson as retired fighter Patton James. The plot, where he's pulled back in to save his brother, is called generic by many, which drags down the story score. Patton himself is a bright spot, with MacPherson's performance landing well, and Russell Crowe gets a decent nod as his old coach Sammy. The high point for a vocal few is the humor, and the dog character is universally adored. Overall, it's a familiar fight film that works for some but feels too by-the-numbers for others.
Sentiment split
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- Positive55%
- Mixed19%
- Negative26%
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Buzz
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