We see this story of perseverance detailed by a once prised fighter who has become a second rate "stepping stone" for other pugilists trying to make a name for themselves in the ring. As our boxer tries to find a way out of this ever ensnaring tangle of supporting his family with his wins, he begins to see the writing on the wall and makes a final attempt to validate his talent. With his parasitic mother as his manager and his drug hazed brother and trainer in cahoots with mother, our brawler finds love and eventual vice with the help of bartender who becomes his love interest. With an inspiring outcome, this is a feel good movie that gives us a glimpse into the trials and tribulations of others.
Wahlberg, Bale, and Adams are a sight to behold. Though this picture is another victory story told from ringside, the craft of these three actors are a sight to behold. bake with his physical metamorphosis is utterly believable with the level of commitment to get his role done correctly. Wahlberg does a fantastic interpretation of his model as he's torn by his desire to achieve his goals which is offset by a humanizing look at what his character is unwilling to lose. Adams, is a force to be recon with in her contrast, long gone are the cute rosy read cheeks of the roles that she'd been cast in before. Gritty, brash, and a lot of in-your-face-trampy edginess is what she portrays...And she does it well too.
Again, like I've said before, this is a film that we've seen already. The victory is achieved in the same way and the you'll be cheering for our hero and feeling his heartbreak as well.
Fans of; Rocky Balboa, Million Dollar Baby, Cinderella Man, and In America will definitely find an emotional cord with this one.
A great way to spend a few stolen minutes will rank this film a 7 out of 10 Golden Glove trophies in my book.
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