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PRIDE 11
PRIDE.11: Battle of the Rising Sun took place on October 31, 2000, at Osaka Castle Hall in Osaka, Japan. This mixed martial arts showcase features Igor Vovchanchyn facing Nobuhiko Takada in the main event. Other key matchups include Heath Herring vs. Tom Erikson and Wanderlei Silva vs. Gilbert Yvel.
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Plot Summary
In 1970s Swansea, a working-class man named Harry deals with his insecurities and the pressures of his family and social life. He becomes involved with a group of friends and navigates relationships and his own sense of identity amidst the backdrop of economic hardship.
Critical Reception
The film was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its performances and sensitive portrayal of working-class life, though some found its narrative pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of Welsh working-class life.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers delivers a compelling performance.
Some critics noted a lack of strong narrative drive.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available on Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Swansea, Wales, adding to its authentic portrayal of the setting.
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