The young MMA fighter enters his first fight, seeking to repeat the path of his famous father - the champion in this sport. But the vicious circle of cruelty that the father supported turned out to be a point of no return for his son and a desire to find his own way.... (Full plot summary below)
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The young MMA fighter enters his first fight, seeking to repeat the path of his famous father - the champion in this sport. But the vicious circle of cruelty that the father supported turned out to be a point of no return for his son and a desire to find his own way.
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| Film ThreatLorry KiktaThe script, written by David McKenna, is extremely impactful, as are the performances. |
| The Film StageJared MobarakDon’t expect to find yourself on track to the usual happy ending—or usual sad one for that matter. Many of the stops will seem familiar, but the ways in which they’re experienced are authentic and perhaps even surprising. |
| Los Angeles TimesMichael OrdonaIn Embattled, the human side feels explored, as if the film could have been made without the MMA scenes and still been a worthwhile watch. But it does have those adrenaline-injecting fights, so … all the better. |
| The New York TimesBen KenigsbergWhen it’s showing its sensitive side, the film, scripted by David McKenna (“American History X”) and directed by Nick Sarkisov, unexpectedly shines. |
| The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckUnfortunately, the talented actor, while delivering a fiercely compelling performance, is let down by the formulaic screenplay by David McKenna, who explored similarly abrasive territory with such previous efforts as "American History X" and "Blow." |
| RogerEbert.comRobert DanielsThe father-son drama in Embattled might win some rounds, but the abundance of clichés leads to a loss overall. |
| VarietyGuy LodgeAt several points in Georgian director Nick Sarkisov’s roaring, blood-and-guts film, it’s hard not to wish it would take things down a notch: A hokey, old-fashioned father-son meller clothed in a younger man’s bling-encrusted robes, it increasingly sacrifices emotional credibility for the violent, amped-up bravado of MMA itself. |
| Slant MagazineDerek SmithThe film muddies its sense of moral righteousness by suggesting that violence and vengeance can only be defeated by more of the same. |
| User ReviewSharpy238Unreal movie, must watch, especially if you’re a MMA fan! Reckon it’s even better than “Never Back Down”!! |
| User ReviewMhtnQtineViewerThere was an amazing MMA fight towards the end of the movie so it's a movie for people that are not turned off by MMA fights. My heart was racing, and I felt very invested in the outcome of the fight. I guess it means the actors, writers and director did a good job in making me get invested in the characters. It took a while to get into the movie, but I certainly enjoyed the outcome. |
