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Redbelt

Rated R for strong language.

R In Theaters 05/2/2008 , 98min.
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Viewer Score
65%
Viewer score based on 11 ratings
69%
Critic score based on 32 reviews

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May 22, 2008
beatbarn
Based on Mamet's name alone, I figured this movie had plenty to offer (story, acting, etc.), but it was HORRIBLE! By far one of the worst films I've ever seen, crap acting, crap directing, crap story. Save your money and avoid this like the plague!
May 22, 2008
midnitestars
I haven't seen too much advertising for this film but I am into MMA and I wasn't disappointed with this movie. I think the movie should have been fleshed out a little more, because it attempted to bring to MMA what the Rocky Series did to boxing. You feel for the main character because he's honorable and has a good heart, even though he is put into some trying situations. The ending isn't
May 22, 2008
gggg10
I have NEVER been as disappointed by a movie, which led me to write this first-ever review. I'm a huge fan of the genius Mamet (House of Games, Glengarry Glen Ross, Spanish Prisoner, and on, and on) and a huge MMA/Jujitsu fan since the earliest UFC's with Joyce Gracie. But this movie is simply terrible---indecipherable plot, weak motivations for many character actions, almost completely
May 22, 2008
keithvillanueva
The opening scene made this movies look promising. After the first 15 minutes this film went down hill fast. I have been into the martial arts for 23 years and enjoy an underdog, but there isn't an underdog in this film. There was tons of un-needed drama added to this film that didn't add to the plot at all. Never back down was better then this and that isn't saying much. There was no honor,
May 22, 2008
blink182mig
I enjoyed the movie very much. Being a fan of Mamet's other projects such as The Unit and Spartan (great flick) and a person who is involved with the Martial Arts, I was curious to see how he'll tackle Jujutsu and a UFC type of plot. I thought the main characters opinion of the UFC type of competion was beliveable because thats what true "BUSHIDO" is about. If your into MMA and all that HYPE

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Carina Chocano
Los Angeles Times
Ejiofor brings a calm magnetism and a beatific serenity to his roles that have the effect of knocking you flat -- there's something about this guy that's messianic. Full Review
Claudia Puig
USA Today
It's certainly not Mamet's signature rapid-fire dialogue, but it's an intriguing and engrossing departure. Full Review
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
The plot is borderline ridiculous and certainly doesn't stand up to close (or even not-so-close) scrutiny, but there's a level of entertainment to be had watching it unfold in all its strangeness. Full Review
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
Mr. Ejiofor gives a commanding performance, perfectly calibrated in what's withheld just as much as what's revealed. Full Review
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
Mamet regulars Ricky Jay and Joe Mantegna blend well with Mamet newbie Tim Allen, a treat as a spoiled-rotten aging Hollywood action star. Full Review
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