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Redbelt (2008) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 15,344 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 110 user | 153 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com A fateful event leads to a job in the film business for top mixed-martial arts instructor Mike Terry. Though he refuses to participate in prize bouts, circumstances conspire to force him to consider entering such a competition. Director:David MametWriter:David Mamet |
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Ricardo Silva
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Eduardo
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Is there room for principle in Los Angeles? Mike Terry teaches jujitsu and barely makes ends meet. His Brazilian wife, whose family promotes fights, wants to see Mike in the ring making money, but to him competition is degrading. A woman sideswipes Mike's car and then, after an odd sequence of events, shoots out the studio's window. Later that evening, Mike rescues an action movie star in a fistfight at a bar. In return, the actor befriends Mike, gives him a gift, offers him work on his newest film, and introduces Mike's wife to his own - the women initiate business dealings. Then, things go sour all at once, Mike's debts mount, and going into the ring may be his only option. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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There's always a way out. You just have to find it.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
9 May 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$63,361 (USA) (2 May 2008)Gross:
$2,344,847 (USA) (11 July 2008)Company Credits
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Mike Terry: Tie him up.
[to class]
Mike Terry: The hands are not the issue. The fight is the issue. The battle is the issue. Who imposes the terms of the battle will impose the terms of the peace. Think he has a handicap? No. The other guy has a handicap if he cannot control himself. You control yourself, you control him.
[to student]
Mike Terry: Take him to court.
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Written by Rebecca Pidgeon and Luciana Souza
Published by Dwight Street Music, Bella Panorama Music, Songs of Windswept Pacific and Answer Music (BMI)
Performed by Rebecca Pidgeon and Luciana Souza
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Chiwetel Ejiofor trained for nearly 3 months before shooting, spending up to 12 hours daily (according to David Mamet) studying and practicing jiu-jitsu. See more »Goofs
When Chet and Mike are sitting down talking on the set, Mike's red drinking cup changes position without him picking it up. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Mike Terry: Tie him up.
[to class]
Mike Terry: The hands are not the issue. The fight is the issue. The battle is the issue. Who imposes the terms of the battle will impose the terms of the peace. Think he has a handicap? No. The other guy has a handicap if he cannot control himself. You control yourself, you control him.
[to student]
Mike Terry: Take him to court.
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Soundtracks
"When You Were Mine aka A Hora Do Adeus"Written by Rebecca Pidgeon and Luciana Souza
Published by Dwight Street Music, Bella Panorama Music, Songs of Windswept Pacific and Answer Music (BMI)
Performed by Rebecca Pidgeon and Luciana Souza
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I believe David Mamet did a great job with this film. He managed to show a true art and soul of a real martial artist. This film is not about training, action and competition. It is more about a life of a man who has to challenge his own ideals and manage the turmoil that he is going through. This film is also refreshing due to its Brazilian touch. :-) Casting is great with only one exception - Rodrigo Santoro: I personally don't think he was the right choice for the role he played. Maybe he wasn't "dangerous" enough, don't know, but just didn't fit in right. Otherwise the script is well written and message delivered.
May not be the greatest movie, but definitely deserves to be watched.