The Fighter
The Fighter is a 2010 Sports Drama starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Mark Wahlberg.
Plot: Based on a true story, The Fighter is about two brothers raised as fighters on the streets of Boston. Wahlberg plays Mickey, the younger brother trying to make something of himself in the boxing world and wants to rely on his older brother, Dickie, who is now a trainer (Bale). However, Dickie has his own demons to battle.
My Take: Bale turns in an excellent performance (especially if you watch the actual man who the movie is based on during the credits). Adams turns in as gritty of a role as I've ever seen her. The boxing scenes are about as realistic as it gets, and the film is well done in every possible way. This film garnered several Oscar nominations, and won for Best Actor (Bale) and for Best Supporting Actress (Melissa Leo; the mother of the fighters).
Plot: Based on a true story, The Fighter is about two brothers raised as fighters on the streets of Boston. Wahlberg plays Mickey, the younger brother trying to make something of himself in the boxing world and wants to rely on his older brother, Dickie, who is now a trainer (Bale). However, Dickie has his own demons to battle.
My Take: Bale turns in an excellent performance (especially if you watch the actual man who the movie is based on during the credits). Adams turns in as gritty of a role as I've ever seen her. The boxing scenes are about as realistic as it gets, and the film is well done in every possible way. This film garnered several Oscar nominations, and won for Best Actor (Bale) and for Best Supporting Actress (Melissa Leo; the mother of the fighters).
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