Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: R
Director: David Mamet
DVD Release Date: 8/26/2008
Theatrical Release Date: 5/2/2008
PublishedId: 888241
UPC: 043396261686, 043396264151,
Plot: Tim Allen and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in writer/director David Mamet's martial arts drama concerning a jujitsu master who becomes corrupted by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. When a respected jujitsu master (Ejiofor) eschews a lucrative prizefighting career in favor of opening a self-defense dojo, it appears that he has chosen a peaceful path in life.
The dedicated martial artist's fate takes an unanticipated turn, however, when he is manipulated into participating in ultimate fighting championships by a group of unscrupulous actors and fight promoters. Later, as the master is being relentlessly beaten in a dirty street fight, he connects with a high-profile action star (
Allen) with serious marital problems. Realizing that the only way to regain his honor is to step into the ring, the jujitsu master reluctantly prepares for the fight of his life. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide.
