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  • Redbelt
  • Opened May 2, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 39 min.
  • R
    strong language
  • Martial artist Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor) lives by a strict code of no competitions, for he feels that such contests weaken fighters. After saving a famous action star (Tim Allen) from a brutal attack, Mike takes a job in the film industry. He Read More
  • Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Alice Braga, Tim Allen, Joe Mantegna
  • Director: David Mamet
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Art House/Foreign, Drama

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  • Emily Moriter as Laura Black and Chewitel Ejiofor as Mike Terry in "Redbelt."
  • Chewitel Ejiofor and director David Mamet on the set of "Redbelt."
  • Jose Pablo Cantillo as Snowflake, Chewitel Ejiofor as Mike Terry and Max Martini as Joe Collins in "Redbelt."
  • David Paymer as Richie in "Redbelt."
  • Chewitel Ejiofor as Mike Terry and Alicia Braga as Sondra Terry in "Redbelt."
  • Ejiofor as Mike Terry and Jose Pablo Cantillo as Snowflake in "Redbelt."
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Redbelt Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Bad review? Then you haven't a clue what this film is about.

    by ElDroop

    Ok, so, i keep reading bad reviews about this film. People who claim the script was bad and the acting and actor selection was bad. First off, if you believe these things, than you were expecting some epic martial arts film that belongs on the shelf with bruce lee. This film has nothing to do with martial arts, and everything to do with life. A man, struggling himself, puts his life on the line at times, and sets aside his family for the advancement of others. Thus is the life of many martial arts instructors. However, most instructors go on through life never being recognized even though they are the teachers to many that are thankful. This film recognizes the turmoil of one simple, hard working, ethical man. While you say it is a bad film, I say it is a great story. If you haven't seen this film, i recommend it. The fighting isn't brutal, and the story is full of meaning. The ending? He gets exactly what he has strived for his whole life. His mentors recognition.

  • Oh No!

    Pretentiously Tried & Failed rather than Prevailed. Movie disappoints on a Non-MMA level as much as an MMA level.

    by jcattt

    I would have NEVER known Mamet practiced BJJ, until he himself proclaimed he did. He Amazingly manages to insult BJJ w/ unintelligent Hollywoodish JJ choreography while hypocritically glorifying honor in JJ by villanizing a corrupt farce of MMA via melodrama from a "Last Samurai"-esc outsider Director view---complete with japanese drum music!! This movie has no integrity.

    The attention seeking Mamet dialogue script is easily defined as "neither conjunctions nor Ritalin." This "style" is like writing a book with a crayon & saying "Look at me! Im different & unconventional!"

    All the actors except Ejiofor and Mortimer were terrible; Casting Brazilians for authenticity, foregoing acting ability. Pretentious Portugese inserts a many.

    Story is a convoluted "multi-situations that build a climax" story, but in a way thats illogical, unrealistic & absurdly melodramatic. Im not allowed to write a review long enough to fully describe in detail how nonsensical & amateurish this movie is.

  • Oh No!

    stupid people like stupid movies

    by bigovidio

    this move was horrible. the story was not written well, the actors sucked but the main actor. the story was dumb. then ending is dumb. i cant believe hollywood would play this movie in theaters. Hollywood passes up on alot of great stories, and because people got money they get to put there pease of $hit movies in theaters. Dumb movie, Dumb director.

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Redbelt Critic Reviews

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  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Mamet regulars Ricky Jay and Joe Mantegna blend well with Mamet newbie Tim...

  • 80
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    As the heart and soul of the film, Chiwetel Ejiofor once again impresses.

  • 80
    Los Angeles Times | Carina Chocano

    Ejiofor brings a calm magnetism and a beatific serenity to his roles that have...

  • 80
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    A satisfying, unexpectedly involving B-movie that owes as much to old Hollywood...

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