2011's Warrior is undoubtedly one of the best sports dramas of the past few decades – and for my money, it's actually the greatest ever made. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the film stars Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton as two estranged brothers who end up fighting against each other in an MMA tournament. But the confrontation isn't just the physical fight, as they come to terms with their history, relationship, and more.
The pair are more than a match for each other in the ring, with both actors famously piling on the muscle ahead of shooting. In fact, Hardy's routine saw him gain 28 pounds of muscle, developing a physique which would later also serve him when portraying the villainous Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.
