Thursday, 24 August 2017

Top 5 Fight Movies on Netflix

With the McGregor vs. Mayweather fight just around the corner, I've decided to delve through the annals of Netflix and come up with 5 great fight movies to get everyone in the mood for the big event. Some good ones here to choose from involving boxing, MMA, martial arts and wrestling - besides who can say no to a list containing JCVD?


5.Creed
Breathing new life in to what was a tired franchise, this 2015 film gives the Rocky saga a well needed kick start and a new direction. Featuring a Golden Globe winning performance from Sylvester Stallone this one is bound to get the blood pumping before Saturday night's rumble!

4. Warrior
This MMA based film may rely on many of the cliches previously seen in fight movies but the formidable cast that includes Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton and powerful action make this heart filled feature work. A compelling and energetic fight drama!


3. The Wrestler
Featuring another Golden Globe winning performance (this time from the outstanding Mickey Rourke) this compelling drama contains a rich and highly emotional narrative lifted to higher levels by Golden Lion winning director Darren Aronofsky and the aforementioned Rourke in his breathtaking lead performance. Highly Recommended!

2. Kickboxer
With a movie description that reads "Jean-Claude Van Damme enters a Thai kickboxing championship to avenge his brother, whom an evil opponent left paralyzed." - what is not to love ? A must for all fans of early 80's action movies, this film is a JCVD classic and well worth another watch for fans of the "Muscles from Brussels"!
1. Fight Club
David Fincher's contemporary classic is as remarkable today as when it was first released as this controversial satire anchored by two incredible performances make this a must see time and time again - just don't forget the first rule of Fight Club!




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