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Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Loui Blair It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Eric Curto I recently watched this on Netflix and was blown away at how well the film was made, it took great care into portraying the world that Matt must live in everyday, while still presenting it accessible to those who can hear. The actor portraying Matt seemed born to play the role, it does help that he is a deaf actor, so his only difficulty had to have been portraying the athletic part. The rest of the cast compliment the film nicely, especially his roommate, his girlfriend and his Grandfather. The biggest applaud I give this film was the director's use of sound, a lot of the time we are given subtitles to show their use of signing and muddled sounds to show his POV of the world, I love the scene when he and Kristi are at the river/bridge and the sound is completely taken away for at least 5 minutes, the sound of the water rushing comes in and it is an incredible show of the difference in worlds. I'm used to reading subtitles as I watch them on foreign films/TV shows as well as just have them on with my DVD's in case I can't hear something right, so I was drawn into this pictures use. I'm not a huge wrestling fan(anymore, look what WWE has done to it)and never really got into UFC, but I congratulate the filmmakers on a great film and the real life Matt Hamill on all his accomplishments

mclmmm I've watched many wrestling films and documentaries, but this by far is my favorite. If you enjoyed the '80s film Vision Quest, you will definitely fall in love with The Hammer. This film takes the "NO EXCUSES" theme to another level. Though the protagonist is hard of hearing, he never allowed for his disability to define what he was capable of accomplishing. This film is based on a true story, which makes the themes and story line hit home a bit more. This film is appropriate for everyone, especially those who are in need of a little inspiration. There is also a love story, like with most biographical films, which essentially can turn this into a romantic movie night. In addition, this film gives you a sneak peak into the world of those who are hard of hearing.

Daniel Geiger I took two hours train to see this movie in New York City. I felt that this movie is very powerful to tell a story about deaf culture and wrestler who was deaf from birth. This movie can show what it is like being deaf and hard of hearing person. I wish movie chains can run more show times and theaters. I suggested my friends who are not deaf to go see that movie but they said there is no show times in their local movie theaters. Switched at Birth is television programming that has many great examples of deaf culture. I definitely recommended everybody to go see this movie. Matt Hamill is a perfect role model for deaf community. Deaf doesn't mean we cannot do anything like wrestling, playing sports and getting a job.

jdelshad Hamill did something no other movie has ever done. It is no small feat to make the audience cry at a movie, nor is it easy to bring a cast of actors alive to where you genuinely care about the characters being portrayed. Those are all hard things to do and are necessary for a great movie... but they are not unique. The genius of Hamill was the ability to place the hearing audience in a deaf perspective. It reminded me of Momento. You're watching a movie and then all of a sudden you're missing a few words here and there, you know something juicy is happening, but you can't hear. In many ways, the deaf audience has an easier time following the movie than the hearing. Nonetheless, the movie was a fun story with an amazing supporting cast... ESPECIALLY MICHAEL SPADY!