Fightville (2012) - Rotten Tomatoes

Fightville (2012)

TOMATOMETER

61%
44%

AUDIENCE SCORE

67%

Critic Consensus: No consensus yet.

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Movie Info

Over the last decade, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown from a controversial no-holds-barred gladiatorial sideshow into a billion dollar phenomenon eclipsing boxing as the dominant combat sport in the world. But far from Las Vegas, in sweat-soaked gyms and low-rent arenas across America, the big lights are but a dream. Here, men fight to test their mettle, fortified with the mythic promise that an ordinary man can transform into a champion. Fightville is about the art and sport of fighting: a microcosm of life, a physical manifestation of that other brutal contest called the American Dream, where men are not born, but built through self determination, hard work and faith. It may be a myth, but in Fightville, that's what champions are made of. -- (C) Official Site

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Cast

Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier
Albert Stainback
Gil "The Thrill" Guillory
"Crazy" Tim Credeur

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Critic Reviews for Fightville

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'Fightville," you had me at "gladiator school."

April 20, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Top Critic

An up-close but superficial portrait of aspiring MMA stars as they fight their way through the Cajun Country regional circuit.

April 19, 2012 | Full Review…
Top Critic

Ms. Epperlein and Mr. Tucker have talent and resolve - they spent months shooting "Fightville," a commitment that's scarcely evident - which makes the movie's superficiality all the more frustrating.

April 19, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/5
Top Critic

"Fightville" feels authentic about this world, where success may be measured in wins, but the balance of unrelenting brutality and self-discipline needed for those wins is a trickier equation.

April 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Top Critic

The filmmakers take a mostly effective Hoop Dreams approach in showing how young hopefuls test the limits of their abilities and their economic situation.

April 19, 2012 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Top Critic

It doesn't seem to display much of a point of view at all.

April 17, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
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Audience Reviews for Fightville

Boring individuals talk about their aspirations to reach the top of a boring sport. Perfect to fall asleep to.

John Ballantine
John Ballantine

Super Reviewer

"We build better men." A documentary that focuses on a group of young athletes in southern Louisiana as they work toward achieving their goals of becoming professional mixed martial arts fighters.

REVIEW
Fightville was an insightful look at the intense world of MMA hopefuls fighting for the chance to earn a pro contract. The directors portrayed the characters in a way that made you root for them and feel like you were right there watching them struggle and succeed. This film will appeal to both UFC fans and non fans alike. The young fighters featured from the Lafayette, Louisiana area are as authentic as they come. The raw footage captures the intensity and sacrifice these warriors make. UFC and other pro fighting circuits are the quickest growing professional sports franchise worldwide. Young wrestlers, MMA fighters and boxers are gravitating toward the sport as a place where they can continue to pursue their dreams of being the ultimate warrior. Fightville shows us how they do it.

Lorenzo von Matterhorn
Lorenzo von Matterhorn

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