GurlyIamBeach Instant Favorite.

Ogosmith Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin The movie really just wants to entertain people.

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

sydneyswesternsuburbs Director Jessie V Johnson who also created other classic flicks, Fifth Commandment 2008, Charlie Valentine 2009, The Package 2013, The Butcher 2009, The Debt Collector 2018, Accident Man 2018 and another classic fighting flick Savage Dog 2017 has created another gem in Pit Fighter.Starring Dominique Vandenberg who has also been in Jesse V Johnson's Charlie Valentine and The Butcher.Also starring is Steven Bauer who like Dominique Vanderberg was in Jesse V Johnson's Charlie Valentine plus other classic flicks, The Beast of War 1988 and Scarface 1983.Also starring is Scott Adkins who has also been in other classic flicks, Undisputed 2 2006, Undisputed 3 2010, The Bourne Ultimatum 2007, The Tournament 2009, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning 2012, Ninja: Shadow of a Tear 2013, The Expendables 2012, Re-Kill 2013, Ninja 2009 and another classic fighting flick, Boyka: Undisputed IV 2016 , Grimsby 2016, Hard Target 2 2016, Doctor Strange 2016, Zero Dark Thirty 2012, Wolf Warrior II 2017, Jarhead 3: The Siege 2016 and Jesse V Johnsons Savage Dog 2017, The Debt collector 2018 and Accident Man 2018.I enjoyed the fight and shooting scenes.If you enjoyed this as much as I did then check out other classic fighting flicks, Blood and Bone 2009, Fight Club 1999, Hard Times 1975, Shootfighter Fight to the Death 1993, Arena 2011, Raze 2013, Damage 2009, Warrior 2011, The Wrestler 2008, Lady Bloodfight 2016, Kickboxer: Retaliation 2018 and Street Warrior 2008.

kido_1 This film is good fun, it's not meant to be taken too seriously, it's meant to be enjoyed. It's just another good old fashioned drug lord vs hero movie.OK, so the script is rubbish, the acting is worse and the way it is shot look almost childish but that's not the point... the fighting is good and strong, there's a mixture of styles and although it isn't shocking it's good fun.If you're expecting Oscar winning stuff then go and buy a three hour bible epic. If you wanna be entertained and watch some good fighting, and laugh at the seemingly invincible man then get pit fighter.

id247 I worked with Jesse Johnson in the UK in 1988 on his first short film Old Priest, an homage to spaghetti westerns. It was clear then he showed talent, and 17 years later I was delighted to see his latest work The Pitfighter on French TV earlier today.On the plus side we see Jesse working with a limited budget to produce a competent, professional effort, with much style and thought. Steven Bauer is excellent and gives this tale of a man seeking redemption some weight. Jesse's script could have done with a further re-write, but shows moments of humanity in amongst all the brutality. On the negative side though there is too much unnecessary violence, which negates the film's many thoughtful and tender moments. While I expected some tough moments during the fight sequences, it was the violence outside of the ring that surprised me. The scene in a car park of man getting his mouth smashed in with an icepick for me was way over-the-top, as were some of the shootouts.I'd like to see Jesse Johnson given a decent budget, and perhaps someone else's material, at this point in his career his directorial skills far outweigh his scriptwriting ability. He has the ability to make a full-blown Robert Rodriguez/Sam Peckinpah style film, but only if he acknowledges his own failings and works in collaboration with others who can compliment his abilities.You may be interested to know that when I watched this on French channel TPS, it was about 5pm on a Sunday afternoon, and before the film they showed a caption saying that this film is not recommended for children under the age of TEN! They must have tough kids in France, in the UK this film would have an 18 rating for sure.I've given this film 7/10. Recommended for those action fans who like to see what is possible on a small budget, and those of you who like your fight sequences realistic and brutal.

movieman_kev Jack (Dominique Vandenberg) gets amnesia after a bullet in the head almost kills him. Five years later, still haunted by dreams and visions of a woman he loved in his previous life even while attempting to stay the top pit fighter, his past catches up to him. However he might not like what he remembers. Writer/Director Jesse Johnson made a film that looked significantly better then his meager budget would suggest. The fights are pretty brutal and well choreographed. The story while not the most original one is serviceable enough and while this is the sole film that I've seen or heard of Dominique Vandenberg, I can already tell that a more interesting actor to watch then, say, Don "the Dragon' Wilson. Now on to hunting down Vandenberg's "The Honorable" which I've heard great things about. the film is not without a few flaws, but I found it entertaining even if the ending comes across as more than a tad bit silly. Oh and Steven Bauer's the best he's been since "Gleaming the Cube" in this one.My Grade: B-Eye Candy: Adult film actor, Aspen Stevens, gets topless as well as shows her ass