brilliant actors, brilliant editing

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

The thing about "Brawler" is this, it desperately wants to be an indie fight movie about two Irish brothers and MMA... But it fails. The actors aren't Irish, the chicks aren't that good looking and New Orleans doesn't make the same energetic backdrop that Boston or New York does in all the other movies that are ultimately just like it, but far superior in execution.Out of the two lead actors you have nothing to like, one is a self righteous jerk that spends the first quarter of the film judging his unruly brother. Who by the way, is a skinny jean wearing pansy with a faux hawk. It's so hard to take any of what you're seeing seriously that by the time it does get to the fights you're drenched, marinated in the silliness of the experience and your jaded eyes can't help but see them for what they are, cinematic trash, just like the rest of the movie.If you want to see a good fight movie about two brothers with "issues", check out Warrior, if you've already seen it, watch it again before you waste your time with this garbage. Just because something is "indie" doesn't mean it's great and defending it or acting like it's something it's not just makes you a fool with low standards.These are of course just my opinions, if they smack to you as being overly critical then ignore them and torture yourself by sitting all the way through this pile of drek.

This film is not in the same league as Warrior (2011), however if you like never back down, rocky or any JcVD film there is no reason that you will not enjoy this film. People who are looking for an artistic film are looking in the wrong place, this is simply a fighting film so look else where.Yes the acting isn't the best, however it really isn't as bad as some people make out. The directing and camera work are very good and there should be no complaintsThe fight scenes are pretty enjoyable and accurate, proper MMA quick and sharp movements.

Clearly BigDick and Bobb are internet trolls that are wasting screen space, and they more than likely haven't even seen this film. I'd suggest their "reviews" be reported, and their "opinions" ignored.I'd also suggest seeing this film for the extremely impressive MMA fighting and stunts alone, which were in fact performed by the actors themselves. Quite a commitment to a role, I'd say. Brian Batt makes a significant contribution to the film's already high talent base -- always great to see him.In addition, the cinematography is outstanding, the acting solid (Marc Senter is actually brilliant, as usual), and you'll certainly never think of mint juleps in the same way again...

This film is absolutely awful! The production quality is really crappy, the acting is terrible, the dialogue is tedious. It is generally all round poor and there is nothing about it at all that should make you waste 1 second of your life watching this film. I gave up about 30 minutes in just because I wanted to give it a chance, I wanted to turn it off after 10.However Bob Dobbs review is brilliant and his recommendation to watch The Battery is the only decent thing that Brawler has added to my life. The Battery is equally low budget and obviously isn't a blockbuster or high quality film. However it is really entertaining and interesting to watch. And compared to Brawler it is like a multi-Oscar winning film.