Rating of
3.5/4
The Fighter Delivers
sgoods533 - wrote on 12/18/10
The movie is sufficiently paced and provides occasional humor to provide entertainment value. The story does not seem overly-sensationalized as "based on actual events" sometimes are. The acting is superb and believable, especially Amy Adams and Christian Bale. Bale is brilliant as a manic, law-scouffing, crackhead. Just the fact that he must have lost at least 40 lbs. for the role tells you something about his focus on the role. Wahlberg once again plays the underdog, feel good character well, much as he did in Invincible. I enjoyed the movie and understand the awards nominations it will and has already garnered. I believe there are some award winning acting performances, although I'm not sure it is an award winning movie. There is just not enough that sets it apart. It is certainly worthy of a theater viewing.
Recent Comments
Alex - wrote on 12/20/10 at 09:53 AM CT
The Fighter Review comment
Great review. Can't remember if i asked you this earlier but better than Cinderella Man, Million Dollar Baby or any of the newer boxing movies?
