It feels like punching down to evaluate “Fight Valley” on the same scale as other film releases. With training from Jabs (Tate), Windsor transforms herself into a scrappy, tough street fighter strong enough to infiltrate the mysterious Fight Valley on the wrong side of the tracks in Camden, N.J. The nonprofessional actors deliver wooden line readings and are better off when they let their fists do the talking. Written and directed by Rob Hawk, “Fight Valley” starts with a premise that isn’t half bad, considering the inroads into Hollywood blockbusters made by popular female mixed-martial artists Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey. With their high-profile success, it makes sense to capitalize on the popularity of the sport and round up a few more female fighters for a film that puts their skills at the forefront.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 22, 2016 00:00 UTC