Review of The Hammer (2010) by Joe B — 22 Apr 2012

Great move about the first deaf person to win a college championship wrestling match. You will enjoy this one.

This review of The Hammer (2010) was written by Joe B on 22 Apr 2012.

The Hammer has generally received positive reviews.

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Saw this film at the Florida Film Festival. Very inspirational- a great film. We need more films like this…

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By Linda H (185) on 05 Oct 2012

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By August R (3) on 07 Feb 2012

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By John M (4,356) on 14 Apr 2012

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If you are entertained, like me, by sports movies where the underdog comes on strong, then you'll want to stream this one on Netflix…

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Cleaving to the sports-as-salvation playbook with more fastidiousness than creativity, The Hammer offers a sincere but wearyingly formulaic…

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Wonderful true story of perseverance and how to overcome obstacles thrown in the way of life and how to stay strong in the face of adversity…

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By Russell T (48) on 05 Jul 2012

This is an alright movie…

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By Travis S (369) on 06 Jun 2012

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