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.

kjh11485 This movie is awesome. It is impossible not to be inspired after seeing this movie and hearing the story of Matt Hamill.That coming from someone who personally knows him. I have known about his story since I was a young kid because he grew up in the same town I did and seeing the movie was still a moving experience. Definitely recommend this for kids and adults with and without a disability.Everyone should go out and see this movie. I promise you will enjoy every second of it!

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.

mando1205 I just saw that movie yesterday with my sister and niece on Wednesday night the 2nd of November in Westminster,CO. I must say it was touching and inspiring true story! We liked it. It's nice to show hearing people that deaf people can do anything they want to be succeed in whatever they do because most of hearing people think deaf people can't. Therefore, Matt Hamill is a perfect example of role to demonstrate hearing people that he have made it through UFC career from wrestling throughout his high school and that we are all the same human but but there is only one thing is that we can't hear. At that point, we are not considered a disability. This movie is aspiring to great knowledge for everyone. Well done!