Two brothers slug out their emotional baggage in the moving, melodramatic sports movie Warrior.

Joel Edgerton plays Brendan, a family man who earns a living as a teacher and extra cash moonlighting as a fighter. His brother, Tommy, played by Tom Hardy, is a brooding war veteran who has returned home under mysterious circumstance.

Their father, Paddy, played by Nick Nolte, is a once-violent alcoholic who is sober. The only thing the brothers have in common is their hatred for their father.

After a series of mixed martial arts (MMA) fights, the two brothers face off in a winner-take-all cage match. Brendan needs the money to save his home and family. Tommy wants to win for a friend and fallen soldier. Paddy just wants his sons back.

The brutal MMA fighting is the perfect backdrop for a family drama that could leave a lump in your throat.

The flick-o-meter gives Warrior five out of five. This film should be recognized come awards time. Is it in the same category as a Rocky, Raging Bull or The Fighter? We will see.

Dinner: Buffalo Wild Wings

This Hiram restaurant has plenty of TVs on which you can watch the top sports games of the day, including—and this is why we picked this restaurant—MMA pay-per-views, which customers can watch without paying a cover charge. Need more info on the restaurant? Head here.

Showtimes: Movies 278

Ready to see Warrior? Then head over to Movies 278, 185 Metromont Road, Hiram. For more theater information and links to showtimes and pricing, click here or call 678-513-4400.