Redbelt

David Mamet returns to the big screen with his strongest film in years that's set in contemporary Los Angeles with a complex and original tale. It's also an homage to Samurai and fight films that also address celebrity and reality TV. There's enough material for few films here but Mamet manages to make a satisfying film that might be too convoluted for the mainstream. He also comes up with a winning cast that includes the underrated Chiwetel Ejiofor (Dirty Pretty Things) in his first leading role after a series of supporting roles. The rest of the cast is equally solid and inspiring with Rodrigo Santoro, Emily Mortimer, Alice Braga, Tim Allen along with Mamet regulars. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.