Film Review

‘Beast’: A Superfight Story Like ‘Warrior’ With Better Fighting

Beneath all the well-choreographed MMA, ‘Beast’ is about relatable human beings healing traumatic pasts and finding second chances. It’s therefore uplifting.
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‘Beast’: A Superfight Story Like ‘Warrior’ With Better Fighting
Reigning champion Xavier Grau (Bren Foster, L) fights former champ Patton James (Daniel MacPherson) in "Beast." Lionsgate
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 1h 54m | Sports, Drama | 2026

“Beast” is more or less an Aussie version of 2011’s “Warrior,” with Russell Crowe in the Nick Nolte role and Daniel MacPherson in the Joel Edgerton role.
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Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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