The Brokenhearted

I wasn't sure what to expect going into The Brokenhearted, but I was honestly blown away. It's one of those indie films that really sticks with you-not because of big explosions or flashy effects, but because of the emotion, the grit, and the characters who feel so real it's like you've known them your whole life.

Sam Lee, who plays James, totally stole the show for me. His performance is intense but also incredibly vulnerable. You can feel the weight of everything he's carrying-from trying to keep his martial arts school alive to dealing with the crushing debt and the sense that his whole world is falling apart. He's not your typical action hero-he's broken, he's angry, but you're rooting for him the whole time. There's one scene where he's just sitting alone in the gym, staring at the walls, and somehow it says more than a whole page of dialogue. That's how good Sam Lee is here.

I also want to give a shoutout to Gene Rush, who plays Troy. He barely says much in the film, but wow-his quiet presence is powerful. He plays this older figure in the neighborhood who doesn't get involved unless he absolutely has to, and when he does, you really feel the weight of his choices. It's one of those "less is more" performances that sneaks up on you and leaves a mark.

The action scenes are raw and not overdone, and the relationships-especially between the three friends-feel so lived-in. The movie has a kind of old-school crime drama vibe but with a really personal edge. It reminded me a bit of Warrior mixed with early Tarantino, but more grounded.

Definitely recommend this one if you're looking for something real and heartfelt, with great performances and some seriously intense moments. The Brokenhearted deserves way more attention.

Acting is just okay. Doesnt seem like this film had any money behind it so the acting on that level is okay. The main guy is a bit too much like he's in a different movie. The rest of the cast is fine. The bad guy with the mask is the best becuase he doesn't say anything. If I sound like im being too hard on the film Im not. I thought this was an action film but there is so little action its more of a drama with bits of fighting here and there mostly at the end. Thats the main reason why I'm giving this movie a 6/10. The fighting is okay for what it is but its not really what i was looking for.

OKAY so I watched this on tubi and let me tell you this MOVIE SLAPS like fr I thought it was just gonna be fights and yelling but then BOOM EMOTIONSthe acting??? CHEFS KISS especially that one lady, Jackie SJ Kim (queen status), she was like sad but also strong and also beautiful and she looked at people and I was like "wow I feel that look in my soul"every time she was on screen I was like YES MORE OF THIS she didn't even have to say much just look and I was like . She had this one part where she talks and you just KNOW she's been through stuff and I was like "girl same"also the main guy Sonny was cool too I guess and the other dudes were angry a lot which was dramatic and good and there were fists and crying and lights and rain (I think?)I didn't understand some stuff and I might've missed a plot point because I was texting but when Jackie came on I paid FULL attention this movie is like if sadness and fists got married and Jackie SJ Kim was the flower girl but also the bride?? Idk metaphor is hardANYWAY 5 STARS I CRIED A LITTLE.

This is a movie about sadness. Quite rought around the edges, but still a good watch. Not very much fighting though. This is more a drama but still very good. The actor not profesional but still do a good job with there charactrers.

The story is very familiar. Nothing you have not seen before, but well done for a movie with no budget. You can see the makers did the best they could with what they had. Acting is all around good with some weak spot here and there, but quite interesting and I was engaged. The fighting when it happens is very good. Sometimes a little hard to watch because the camera moves a little too much or is too close but it felt real. I cared about what happen to the characters too.

I've never heard of ANYONE in this film, nor any of the filmmakers behind it. I caught this on Fawesome (of all places). Despite the RIDICULOUS amount of ads on the platform (at least 7-minutes worth each break!), I thoroughly and surprisingly enjoyed this. It's a story about childhood friends who grow up to walk different paths, and those paths threaten to destroy their relationships with each other. Very drama-heavy, especially for something that, from the trailer, looks to be marketed as an action film. I can see why some see this as a negative, but I also see this as a film that's trying to be more than just a "brainless action movie". Acting is great across the board, the action scenes work well within the story, it's decently edited, and the music fits the tone of the film. One complaint is that the pacing may put some off, since it starts off fairly slow setting up the characters. But it's worth it in the end. This is not a happy film, and it ends appropriately, which takes guts and gets kudos from me.