2.5 stars — Perfect for those who love a happy ending
Scott Voss is a slacker high school biology teacher who doesn't care about much besides hitting on the school nurse, Bella . Then when he happens upon the student orchestra playing music, his heart softens.
The music teacher, Marty , loves his students and even spends his spare time fixing up old instruments from garage sales for students who can't afford them. He tells the class the quote of the day: Without music, life would be a mistake. When Scott tells Marty how he's inspired him, Marty asks some biological questions. Why is Marty curious about biology? Turns out his wife is pregnant at age 48.
Soon, the teachers are called to a meeting where the school administration announces that due to budget cuts, the music program is no more — which also means Marty is out of job with a baby on the way. All the teachers are frustrated, but Scott becomes determined to earn the $48,000 it will take the keep the music program running and keep Marty employed. But how?
That's when Scott gets into mixed martial arts. He wrestled in high school and thinks that with the help of a former fighter, he can at least make some money losing matches.
For his first fight, he shows up to the cage in a dopey Viking outfit. He doesn't last long and ends up vomiting on his opponent.
Someone videotapes the barfing incident, and once it goes viral, the students see it and begin to view Scott as a hero.
Eventually, Scott gets offered to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Las Vegas, where he's certain to lose. But a little inspiration can go a long way — just ask Rocky.