Review of Fists of Legend (2013) by Agung K — 24 Apr 2013
Absolutely badass. Fists of Legend is a MMA epic about loyalty, friendship, and honour. Meek noodle house owner Im Deok-gyoo is offered a chance to go on "Legendary Fighter". When he needs money, he joins the fray, but that is only the beginning.
Using flashbacks, it tells the story of his high school days, and his very eclectic set of friends. There was the one who got into trouble and went to jail, the rich one, and the other talented fighter. Using rich back stories to flesh out the characters, Fists of Legend has pulse pounding fight scenes but emotional character arcs as well.
The reasons for fighting never delve into cliches, there is a strained daughter/father relationship that is quite good, and the acting is phenomenal. It may be long at a hefty 154 minutes, but every minute is used perfectly for maximum effect.
A rich mix of action, drama, characters, and choreography make for a memorable and inspiring movie in the vein of "Warrior" (2011).
This review of Fists of Legend (2013) was written by Agung K on 24 Apr 2013.
Fists of Legend has generally received positive reviews.
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