The Hammer (Hamill): This one s not just an another movie i saw ...This one is different and i will suggest to all my friends its a must watch. This movie first of all shows a rare subject (deaf people ) and spread a massage and positive energy. I prefer to watch Biopics and for sure this will gonna remain one of my beat pick...As it's a story of a deaf child who always treated as a normal guy by his grandfather and it shows how difficult things for him just cz he is deaf. This movie is about his struggle in his life to accomplish what he born for ...His grandfather was last wrestler who made up to NCC finals and now he wants his grandson to do same here starts the story of Matt Hamill's life. In his early life he treated and educated as a normal child which helps him to b better then others however there was so many barriers in his life cz of that .....his prom such a disaster then his scholarship denied just cz he s not able to retain his GPA and he almost gave up . Then his grandfather (Raymond J. Barry did a great job in terms of acting ) told him that he has the ability to do what he want to do and he should stop felling sorry for him. Second attempt and from here his life change he becomes a wrestler and favorite in college and he really worked hard . Then he beat two times champion in his weight category and become first deaf NCC champion. Really Fantastic scenery of America ,really touching story ,amazing direction and tremendous acting performance made this film really special . this movie gives us inspiration and power and teaches us that every one has equal opportunity and rights in this society and sometimes we need to treat people with some extra care . This movie is simply amazing and decrease the barriers between deaf and hearing and tell us if u remain focus one can achieve what all he/she wants. Best direction by Oren Kaplanand acting was awesome . Russell Harvard,Raymond J. Barry,Michael Anthony Spady was simply best ,

I came to this movie hoping to inspire my eight year-old son, who has a reading disability. I don't like wrestling, although I enjoy other sports, but mostly movies, while my son loves both watching films and pro wrestling. The special relationship between Matt and his grandfather really made an impact on my son and I. A very well-made, well thought-out film, which I would recommend to anyone. We were fortunate to see this yesterday as part of a film festival, in which both the deaf director and deaf star were present for a very illuminating question-and-answer period afterwards. In conclusion, both people, through their work, were able to show what the deaf and wrestling worlds are really like. I hope to see more of the director's work in the future and wish for her the very best.

Hamill is such a great movie! Breaking the barriers between the Deaf Community to the hearing. I loved the subtitles throughout the entire movie. Giving a new perspective into both sides worlds.The writing, editing, music and cast were all excellent! I wish I could see the movie again and bring all my friends and family this time. A must see inspirational heart warming movie. Russ Hamilton performance was outstanding! I'm not a big wrestling fan, but this movie goes way beyond the wrestling storyline. It shows a mans determination to succeed and live his dream.Shot in my home town of Rochester NY; this movie helps to also educate people about the NTID programs available to the hearing impaired students at the Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT - National Technical Institute for the Deaf - NTID is the world's largest technical college for deaf students. This movie is great for audiences of all ages!

Hamill is a simple story, well told.Matt Hamill was born a deaf child in a hearing community. With a powerful mentor in the form of his loving grandfather, played with grit and heart by the wonderful Raymond J. Barry, and a supportive family, he grew up different, fighting (often literally) for acceptance and inclusion, throughout his school career. Matt never truly belonged until he became an adopted member of the Deaf community at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where the film shows him growing as an athlete and a person, leading to an epic and emotional finale.Audiences will settle in quickly to the traditional biopic formula, but in this case, the formula does not restrict the filmmakers, but rather frees them to use innovative techniques in service to the story. The practice of subtitling the entire film is inclusive, and in and of itself brings the audience together in a shared experience. Multiple layers of commentary are laced throughout the tightly constructed screenplay, bringing issues such as bullying, alienation and angst, and the need for acceptance and inclusion, into the story.Hamill is, in many ways, the first film of it's type, and has been long awaited in the Deaf community. It's a powerful and moving true story, and we can all see ourselves reflected in it.