Most Rewatchable Scene
Final tournament
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- Lincoln’s first diner arm-wrestling match, with cap turn and the over-the-top move, starts the rewatchable action. — Bill Simmons
- The Smasher’s wildly intense dialogue is a standout in the diner sequence. — Kyle Brandt
- Hurley’s challenge after the match and threats about Vegas are highlights. — Bill Simmons
- Most father-son scenes are rejected, although the child attempting to drive is mildly entertaining. — Bill Simmons
- Mike’s arcade match is a candidate, with an intimidating older opponent and an initially crushing defeat. — Bill Simmons
- Lincoln’s “world meets nobody halfway” speech is enjoyed despite skepticism that it could change the outcome. — Kyle Brandt
- Mike’s comeback is a memorably absurd upset after only two days of training. — Bill Simmons
- Lincoln arriving at the grandfather’s mansion to retrieve Mike is the next nominated scene. — Bill Simmons
- Lincoln crashing his truck through the grandfather’s gates and property is enjoyable excess, ending with five officers arresting him. — Bill Simmons
- Winner Takes It All and the tournament montage transform the movie’s final 35minutes. — Bill Simmons
- The documentary-style interviews supply memorable boasts, including Lincoln’s cap switch, Bosco’s engine metaphor and Hurley’s “second sucks.” — Bill Simmons
- The straps, double-elimination rules and visible elbow injury make the tournament’s world exciting and dangerous. — Kyle Brandt
- Lincoln rejects the grandfather’s money and throws Terry Funk through glass doors in the hotel suite. — Bill Simmons
- Lincoln’s earlier loss and rematch with Grizzly add vulnerability before his comeback. — Bill Simmons
- Lincoln defeats Grizzly and Mad Dog Madison before the disputed Bosco semifinal. — Bill Simmons
- Bosco’s quick defeat after grip and shoulder disputes is confusing because he protests that he was not ready. — Bill Simmons
- The final strap raises the stakes, followed by a bloody nose and Hurley’s repeated threats. — Kyle Brandt
- Stallone’s exaggerated facial strain helps sell an activity with limited visible movement. — Kyle Brandt
- The tournament’s final 30minutes are the decisive rewatchable choice, with Hagar’s song essential to the appeal. — Kyle Brandt