Early Review: "Warrior" is a unique, blindingly brilliant fighting drama
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Film Rating: A
In the opening sequence of Gavin O’Connor’s mixed martial arts drama “Warrior,” former boxer Paddy Conlon (Nick Nolte) is found driving through the streets of his native Pittsburgh, listening to Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” on tape. The audiobook resurfaces as a key motif throughout the film, gradually revealing itself as a commentary on…
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