Paul Giamatti Melanie Lynskey Amy Ryan Jeffrey Tambor Bobby Cannavale Burt Young
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An attorney who doubles as a wrestling coach comes across a star athlete through questionable dealings. He thinks this will be a boon for not only his coaching, but create a windfall for his family... that is until the boy's mother shows up from rehab and destroys his well-laid plans. -- Chris Kavan
mitchellyoung 01/18/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 3/4
A very understated dramedy that focuses on family dynamic, using wrestling as a backdrop. Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan give very believable and moving performances in the lead roles. I wasn't in love with the young wrestler's performance, but Giamatti owns every scene he's in.
Yet another good drama for 2011. Characters and performances shine through a plot heavy story that does away with sports movie conventions and is more genuine and sweet. Ending could've had more closure between the characters though.
