This film is an absolute blast that shows a small town guy in the shadow of his junky brother, can actually get a shot at the title. I have seen this film twice and have really enjoyed it.
It starts off quite slow and maybe slightly boring but it really starts to pick up and become very interesting. It truly is the best boxing movie since Rocky.
I will give this a 4/5 star rating for a right knock out.
Rating 15
Dickie once beat a great boxer in a fluke victory. So he becomes the spotlight of the town and the centre of attention. Mickie his younger brother learned everything he knows about boxing from Dickie but when he becomes a crack addict and starts to miss Mickie's training he starts to really doubt him. Mickie's girlfriend, friends and Dad reackon it is his family that are causing him to get beaten and lose his confidence.
Dickie gets locked up and Mickie now has the chance to be in the spotlight and shine above his brother. A really good, at time emotional and comical film.
I definitely recommend seeing this film.
Amazing acting from Christian Bale who completely transformed himself for this film and most certainly deserves the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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