Maybe I was swayed because I really like Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson as actors and have always found their movies to be a cut above, but in truth this movie was such a big surprise simply because it was excellent film making, acting, storyline, drama, and comedy all rolled into one neat package. This film brings several elements and emotions into play including some very clever comedy, violence, and disturbing scenes, but that being said, that is exactly what makes this one so darn good. I also think that since the story is based on true and actual facts adds credibility to the story. Trust me at times you'll be wondering this just can't be true, and I'm sure there was a lot of literary license applied to the story, but it is a riveting journey that I found to be highly entertaining and enjoyable. This movie is a breath of fresh air in what I see as a real dry spell for Hollywood, do yourself a favor and watch this one.
Review of Pain & Gain
