Plot Summary
12 years in the making, Knuckle is an outsider's rare and candid journey into the world of an Irish Traveller community - and their brutal, secretive and exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting lives. Chronicling a history of violent feuding between rival families, the story focuses on two brothers as they fight for their reputations and the honour of their family name. Brutal, yet captivating and ultimately moving, this unforgettable documentary offers an exclusive insight into the world of Irish Travellers and the lengths they will go to protect their family name.
Customer Reviews
Dull
The film basically consists of many rival clan family members being interviewed. The message many of them giving being that the long running family feuds are pointless. Whilst others may see the film as an " incredible insight into the travelling community " , I was left after 10 minutes into the film thinking - OK I get the picture. If you are looking for brutal fight scenes you will be most disappointed. If you are particularly interested in listening to opinions over who caused which particular spat then go ahead, watch the film. For such a fix however, I feel 5 minutes on You tube would suffice. Although respectful of the time and effort put into the film, I was left merely thinking - yeah it is all so pointless. Not worth renting.
Feels like twelve years in the watching
I was ready to step into the ring myself at about the 30 minute mark. After bringing myself back to focus on the film for the umpteanth time I wondered if I was developing an attention deficit disorder but nope it really is this dull.
The gist is, lifes tough, they families are tough and they hit each other about things.
Wow!
Such a fascinating insight on the traveller community...the fights scenes are brutal! Definately worth a watch!
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