EFC

"EFC" delivers exceptional and authentic women's MMA fight scenes that outperform those in recent films within the genre. The choreography is top-notch, capturing the raw intensity of the sport and placing viewers in the octagon. As the characters face high-stakes situations both inside and outside the octagon, the acting sometimes toes the line of melodrama but ultimately grounds the story in realism. The actors' intense performances reflect the genuine emotions of adults navigating the pressures of their careers, business and personal lives. While the film has its occasional dramatic excesses, it remains a compelling story of the women's MMA world and the challenges the sport faces. "EFC" is a must-watch for fans of the sport and anyone looking for a gripping, emotionally charged drama.

As someone who enjoys a good fight movie, I was pleasantly surprised by "EFC." When I first heard about it - a female-led movie with intense MMA action - I wasn't sure what to expect, given how often these kinds of films fall short of their potential but this time, I'm thrilled to say, it's different!

Director Jaze Bordeaux successfully combines an engaging story with thrilling fight scenes, creating a sports drama that feels very authentic and relatable. The talented cast delivers powerful performances that had me invested in their characters from start to finish.

What really sets "EFC" apart, however, is its focus on women in the corporate side of MMA competing for the same dollars that usually gets directed to the men's fight promotions. The film doesn't shy away from the struggles anyone would face in that situation, and eventually tells a the story in a way that feels genuine and impactful. So, if you're looking for a female-led MMA film that delivers, look no further than "EFC." With its compelling characters, thrilling action, and important message, it's worth a watch!

I had mixed feelings about "EFC. The movie is a well-intentioned sports drama that attempts to shed light on the world of women's mixed martial arts. The film follows reigning MMA champion Cassidy Jones.

The movie is a visually engaging and it explores the emotional and physical struggles experienced by its female leads as they navigate the male-dominated world of professional MMA. Karlee Rose offers up a strong performance as Cassidy Jones, capturing the grit and determination of her character as she faces strong resistance from her sister Scarlet. The rest of the ensemble cast matches her intensity in the movie.

While the film's fight scenes are expertly choreographed and provide a glimpse into the high-stakes world of MMA, "EFC" falls short in its exploration of the characters' complexities. The narrative often feels shallow and predictable, failing to delve into the depths of the protagonists' personal struggles and motivations.

Despite its shortcomings, "EFC" remains a visually engaging and well-acted sports drama that highlights the unique challenges faced by women in professional sports. Fans of mixed martial arts and strong female leads may find aspects of the film to appreciate, but its predictable storyline and lack of character depth prevent it from reaching its full potential.

EFC was actually much better than I expected it to be. The opening fight sequence was very artistic. The movie created a chaotic scene with classical music set in backdrop. The first act felt a bit clumsy largely because the story begins progressing very quickly but the movie seemed to find its footing by the time it hit the second act. EFC is about a struggling women's MMA promotion with limited money trying to go mainstream and hit it big. The story mimics UFC in the 90's when the company was a rag tag fight promotion but eventually went mainstream. EFC delivers some very real and very authentic looking fight scenes. Since the actual fights and their outcome are weaved into the storyline it was hard to predict who would win in any fight sequence. At first glance this movie looks as if it's going to be your typical fight movie with a tale of redemption but the story takes a twist, it actually ends up being much more than that and the characters end up fighting for the future of the sport of women's MMA. The real fight was for something bigger than any character. The performance of the actors and the direction was solid. In the second act John David has to deliver some bad news to Frank the movie villain in a strip club. Oh yes they went there in this women's mma movie but the performance in the scene made the hairs on my skin stand up but overall , EFC is definitely a surprise entry into the sport drama movie arena.

I was thoroughly impressed with "EFC." This movie takes us into the world of women's mixed martial arts, at first the focus is on the rivalry between reigning MMA champion Cassidy Jones and ambitious contender Alexa Star but the movie takes a completely different turn and becomes something else and that's was a great thing.

I was skeptical about another movie being promoted as a MMA movie. Any MMA fan has been down this road before but the fight scenes in this movie kept me on the edge of my seat and are really some of the best stuff put together for a movie and while there's a lot of fight action in this movie, I was completely invested into Cassidy's journey and the demon she was battling in her head.

By the end EFC explored a lot of relevant themes faced by women in professional sports, adding depth to the story but while the plot does become predictable at times, The real fight in this movie will surprise you at the end and I thought it was a fitting way to end the movie. I found "EFC" to be an inspiring and very emotional drama that any fans MMA and strong female characters would enjoy.