Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
Claysaba
Excellent, Without a doubt!!
m_roberts_07
To be honest I didn't think much of this before I watched it expecting it to be poor quality. Was I wrong!! I loved this movie!!! I don't understand why people would post a negative review. Fair enough American Brawler is slightly B-Grade with a plot that's been done to death.However, in saying so this is a different format of the typical plot line regarding a struggling martial artist is fighting in an illegal bare knuckle circuit in order to save his school or to prevent himself from filing for bankruptcy.I enjoyed the creation of characters and especially the fight scenes...there were some awesome scenes during the fights when they are fighting fast paced, but then slow motion. I loved it! Overall, the movie makers should definitely do more movies like this. Thanks for keeping martial arts movies alive.I have been watching martial arts movies throughout my childhood until adulthood. I recommend this if you are a martial arts movie buff such as myself.To the negative reviewers...you must have bad taste in movies.
TheLittleSongbird
What a really pleasant surprise. If Barrio Brawler really is from The Asylum, they have finally shown that they have a movie that is actually more than decent in them. Before, the best of their movies were only watchable and mediocre and would warrant a 6 at most. Most of the time though, The Asylum's output is just terrible that might have some novelty value when you are not being infuriated at their ineptitude and their shameless ripping-off of various films classic or not. Barrio Brawler is a really good movie, one where you have to check a few times to see whether it really was distributed by The Asylum. There are no obvious rip-offs and effort is actually evident. The story is not the most original and is a little predictable at times, and the movie sometimes feels rushed. However, it's slickly shot, the slow motion technique(am not usually a fan) being put to authentic use in the fight sequences. The dialogue is smart, well-meaning and flows well, even if some of the Spanish idioms may go over the heads of those not familiar with them. The story is still delivered with energy and a lot of heart with some nice fresh twists in the mix. The characters are ones that you can identify with, the lead character Carlos in particular is a very well-rounded and written character, both likable and conflicted. The fight sequences are spirited and very well-choreographed, looking all fast and smooth. The locations are minimal but by no means cheap. The acting is great, Marco Antonio Alvarez and Dennis Ruel are perfect as Carlos and Ricky and O.G.Dave Rivera's Morales is a snake in every meaning of the word. Overall, really good, easily the best that The Asylum has done and by a clear mile too. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Joseph Philbert
Barrio Brawler is a pretty good watch I would even go to see it in the theater, it was such a surprise for the usual trash that Asylum low budget crap.Actors was believable (somewhat predictable) The Plot was the same usual crap with a twist ... you know brother gets in trouble and ask older brother to help with his gambling/gangster issues, but it added to the flow of the movie quite well.The camera angles and slooowMO effects were VERY NICE I must say.. and me rewinding to see the moves again.All in ALL I recommend this movie ... I would give it a 10 but some of the acting was not on point ... but don't let that stop you from watching it.
Chris Mackey (guestar57)
Stars: Morgan Benoit. A Jose Montesinos picture. When I was in my action/adventure movie immersion in the '70s and '80s, Michael Dudikoff would come out with a American Ninja flick like every 8 months. Barrio Brawler brings us again to the James Ryan,Leo Fong, and David Heavener School Of Acting- Athletes from decades back. The scenes come off "ROCKY" like from the raw first movie,Not the manufactured physique of 2-6 ? Jose Montesinos has a superstar, Morgan Benoit,Who like Jean-Claude Van Damme in his first major role is the bad guy, See what we are getting at – Barrio Brawler is awesome to watch ! The hero,Marco Alvarez, Has the underdog giving us his all acting style,Very welcome performance.
