Anderson Silva: Like Water

Anderson Silva: Like Water

Directed by Pablo Croce

201176 min6.1 / 10

An intimate documentary portrait of UFC champion Anderson Silva that balances his philosophical nature and family devotion against the intensity of elite combat sport.

Anderson Silva is the deadliest man on the planet - The longest-reigning UFC Champion, and the most feared fighter in mixed martial arts. Like Water offers a unique perspective of the living legend as he trains with fellow fighters Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida, Junior Dos Santos, and Antonio "Minotauro" Nogueira, in preparation for his career defining title defense against challenger, and arch villain Chael Sonnen. A man of few words, Anderson Silva walks the fine line between cockiness and confidence. A philosopher in spirit, and dedicated family man, Silva's personality contradicts that of Sonnen's, who uses trash talk and intimidation to get under his opponents' skin. Balancing family and fighting; respect for the sport, and rage for his opponent; Silva's mind and body will be put to the test, as first-time filmmaker Pablo Croce peels back the layers of an ultimate fighter to reveal the heart of a champion.

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  • Is Anderson Silva: Like Water scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Anderson Silva: Like Water sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Anderson Silva: Like Water end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Anderson Silva: Like Water easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Anderson Silva: Like Water violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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