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The Fighter (2010 film)
David O. Russell's 2010 film chronicling the rise of an up and coming boxer and his drug addict ex-boxer brother.
The Fighter is an upcoming film directed by David O. Russell and executive produced by Darren Aronofsky, starring Mark Wahlberg. The film centers on the life of professional boxer "Irish" Micky Ward (Wahlberg) and his older brother … see full wiki
Director:
David O. Russell
Genre:
Drama,
Sport
Release Date:
Dec. 10, 2010
MPAA Rating:
R
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Sports dramas that channel an inspiring ‘underdog’ story. It is pretty cliché nowadays in the halls of filmmaking. Well, director David O. Russell’s “The Fighter” stems from cliché but then again, sometimes real life is all about cliché. It centers on the real-life story of Irish boxer Micky Ward and his half-brother Dickie Eklund. This film is the third collaboration between Russell and Wahlberg, the first two being “Three Kings” and … more
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Around the end of the year one of the things that typically happens is you get a lot of good... but boring movies. The end of 2010 wasn't like this really. Most of the movies driving for the Oscar actually entertained. Usually far too many get themselves far too concerned with being artistic and intellectual. Which is actually well and good, but they always miss the mark in terms of entertainment. The Fighter does another turn around by being a film that isn't … more
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Mark Wahlberg stars as Micky "Irish" Ward, a young man seemingly going no where in Lowell, MA. but with a dream of becoming the next boxing welterweight champion of the world. He's managed by his mother and his brother. Christian Bale plays Micky's brother. In the film Bale has a drug habit and constantly lets his brother down, not showing up for fights and scheduling fights with fighters who are inappropriate for Micky. Eventually, Bale is arrested and sent to jail. Du … more
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review by rmurray847.
January 01, 2011
THE FIGHTER may be based on a true story, but that doesn't mean that much of the skeleton of its plot doesn't feel like a rehash of Hollywood clichés. Struggling blue-collar guy from a dysfunctional family gains a shot, late in life, at boxing glory. Various obstacles get in his way, but with the love of a good woman and some unconventional training & methods…he gets his shot at the title. It's the kind of plot that would not normally get my blood pumping in anticipation. But … more
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I enjoyed watching the Fighter starring Mark Wahlberg. The actors inhabit the characters they play on screen. I forgot I was watching two actors, and I was immediately drawn into the llives of brothers Mikey and Dicky Eklund. Christian Bale co stars as Dicky. He is the older brother and trainer of boxer Mikey Ward. Bale's performance as a crack cocaine addict is convincing. He is … more
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*** out of **** David O. Russell hasn't made a good film since "Three Kings", which isn't saying too much considering there was only one other film between that one and "The Fighter", and it was called "I Heart Huckabees". I was not pleased with that film, and I didn't think it functioned well enough to be a true "David O. Russell film". Now here is what I would call a "David O. Russell film", and I say that with the utmost respect. Here it is, the film that everyone has … more
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review by Stephanie_Smith19.
January 22, 2011
This was an absolutely wonderful film. I was absolutely floored by it even though I saw it with two people who were less than thrilled to be there. The performances were top-notch and this would be on my Best Movies I Saw in 2010 list if I didn't see this in 2011. Like The King's Speech, this is the perfect Oscar formula and that's sure to pay off come awards time. First of all, the Academy has often had a thing for uplifting dramas (whether or not they pertain to sports) and secondly, … more
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As is the case with many inspirational sports movies, “The Fighter” uses physical competition as a metaphor for emotional competition. It’s based on the true story of Lowell, Massachusetts boxer “Irish” Micky Ward, who went pro in 1985, went on hiatus after losing four consecutive fights in 1990, and then made a comeback that lasted from 1997 until his retirement in 2003. His final match was a trilogy of fights with Arturo Gatti, but all events in the film lead up to … more
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THE FIGHTER Written by Eric Johnson, Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy Directed by David O. Russell Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo Before a boxer sets foot in any ring, he most likely has a plan of attack in place. If he is serious about what he does, he has studied his opponent; he knows his strategies, his weaknesses. A great boxer is in control of the game even when it seems like he might … more
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It is not too often lately that my wife and I get a chance to see a movie, so when this came to our local theater we decided to take the night off from school work and just plain work. So, if you liked the movie Rocky then you will love this true story, The Fighter is rated "R" and lasts for just a shade under two hours. This movie starring Mark Wahlberg who portrays Micky Ward, who's rise to stardom mimics the Rocky movies a little bit. Micky goes through all of the trials and … more
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“The Fighter” plays like “Rocky” set in the same neighborhood as “Gone Baby Gone;” indeed, Ben Affleck ought to watch this film to understand why his first film was so much better than his most recent one, “The Town.” I’ve mentioned before that lower-class, Irish-Catholic Boston has become fertile ground for cinema the last few years, and “The Fighter” can take its place alongside “Mystic River,” “The Departed” … more
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Recently it seems like a lot of movies are moving Northeast. The cities here seem to have split personalities from hoity-toity, ivy league elitism to gritty drug filled cesspools. Seeing this movie in Boston added a little something special to the screening. Boston often gets depicted as a tough place to live with a lot of characters who tend to be rough around the edges. The Boston accent is one of the most notorious out there and often gets butchered as actors try to pick up the nuances of Boston, … more
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When it comes to sports dramas (especially football and boxing films), it becomes inevitable that the film will be predictable and end in an inspiration albeit bittersweet way. The Fighter, starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale as two boxing brothers, is no different in that it follows the same formula of just about every sports drama. What it does do that ends up being a wonderful surprise is that it still engages viewers with its heartfelt and realistic portrayal of a dysfunctional family, … more
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This biopic is not only a film about boxing but also an in-depth description of a suburban family. As the title says, the story is developed around Micky Ward's (Mark Wahlberg) professional career as a welterweight boxer and the personal issues that he had to face during his chase for success. I would like to mention though another fighter because I had the feeling that I witnessed two fighters struggling for their personal merit and that is Micky's brother, the former welterweight … more
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Quick Tip by Sheri_in_Reho.
January 21, 2011
While "The Fighter" has an amazing performance by Christian Bale, I found it rather dismal on the whole. Not a BAD movie...it just left me feeling irritated and frustrated at how the family uses Mark Wahlberg's character, who plays the "good guy" younger brother to Bale's screwed up older brother. Even when it got to the point of having some redeeming scenes, I found I could not enjoy them.
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