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Redbelt (2008)
Director: David Mamet
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Jose Pablo Cantillo
6.7
68%Runtime99 min
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Martial artist Mike Terry lives by a strict code of no competitions, for he feels that such contests weaken fighters. After saving a famous action star from a brutal attack, Mike takes a job in the film industry. He soon finds his personal beliefs and integrity on the line as circumstances force him to participate in a prize fight.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Redbelt (2008), directed by David Mamet, received a generally positive critical reception, with a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has a 6.7/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a moderately favorable audience reception as well.
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David Mamet's 2008 film Redbelt offers a unique and compelling exploration of the world of martial arts, featuring a standout performance by Chiwetel Ejiofor as a principled fighter navigating the ethical complexities of the film industry. This genre-blending drama delves into themes of integrity, honor, and the personal cost of compromising one's values, making it a must-see for fans of character-driven stories and Mamet's distinctive directorial style.
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Redbelt is a 2008 American martial arts film written and directed by David Mamet and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Randy Couture, Ricky Jay, Joe Mantegna, Emily Mortimer, David Paymer, Rebecca Pidgeon, and Rodrigo Santoro. The film also features a number of martial arts professionals. It opened in wide release in the United States and Canada on May 9, 2008. The film centers on a martial arts master who struggles to achieve financial stability without compromising on his strict set of morals and must determine if the latest opportunities in his career are too good to be true.
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