Punching Out of the Depression

Rating: 7/10 (27 August 2017)

(Flash Review)
Boxer James Braddock became an inspirational hero during the Great Depression as he like many others felt the true blow of poverty and fought his way back to his feet. He began his boxing career with lots of promise and potential until a couple of injuries derailed his hopes as the country's economy collapsed. His passion or desperation to get and keep his family out of poverty helped drive his miraculous boxing comeback. A very high quality and well-acted story told in a very expected and traditional way. Similarities to Rocky's story with the grit and determination but family was at stake for Braddock rather than just personal pride. The boxing scenes were well-shot and the editing was solid as a close to 2.5hr film didn't feel long. Quality.