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Warrior (2011)

2011 • 2h 20m • Drama, Action • PG-13
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Peter89Spencer on Warrior

9/10 · Aug 5, 2021

Warrior stood out as the most thrilling, intricate, and moving movie I experienced. It combined action, drama, and a strong cast. The story explored the backgrounds of each character in detail: Brendan felt bitterness toward his father because of his alcoholism and abusive behavior, and he built a life for himself and his family. He’s so devoted to his loved ones that he returns to mixed martial arts to earn money and prevent them from losing their home. However, events led to Brendan having the chance to win significantly in the Sparta tournament, where he encountered his brother. Tommy represents an entirely different perspective; he is consumed by anger, blaming his father for what happened and resenting his brother for leaving him and their dying mother. He created a new family while serving in the Marine Corps, especially one marine who he considered a brother, who was killed in friendly fire. Afterward, Tommy deserted his unit and decided to compete in the Sparta tournament to win prize money as a promise to his friend’s family (this reveals that he possesses a compassionate side, even if only briefly). He sought out his father for training but still harbored resentment over past events. Later, he witnessed his father relapse into alcoholism, seeing how devastating it was, and Tommy realized he had directed all of his anger at a broken man—and possibly forgave him (which was a touching moment). Paddy is the father of Brendan and Tommy, and he lost both sons, as well as his wife, when he struggled with alcohol abuse. He regretted those actions and became sober. He attempted to mend things with his children but was unsuccessful. While Brendan had forgiven him (though not entirely trusting him), Tommy remained angry. Ultimately, Paddy felt devastated that Tommy would never forgive him, so he relapsed and drank heavily. This unintentionally altered Tommy’s view of his father. In the end, Paddy watched proudly as his sons reconciled. I especially appreciated the film's conclusion, where the two brothers, Tommy and Brendan, confronted each other. And right at the very end, it was genuinely emotional when the brothers finally released their past grievances. This movie really impressed me; it was simply wonderful!

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