Warrior

An estranged father and two brothers cross paths at a single-elimination mixed martial arts tournament labeled the "War by the Shore" in Atlantic City. The caged ultimate fighting bouts are brutal and the family's back stories are heart-breaking. It's another Cinderella story complete with a Rocky-ish Russian foe. Down to the inevitable showdown, which side will you root for, with the high school students or with the Marine Corps? This double ultimate underdog story reaches way out to tug on all of your heartstrings. The explosive action in the ring will pummel your senses.

Alien gives it 3 ½ "fighting for family and forgiveness" stars out of 4.