Grand Fall and Rise

Rating: 8/10 (1 November 2017)

(Flash Review)
It wouldn't be a boxing movie if there wasn't a comeback. So no surprise there. Billy Hope is an immature and brash man with a wife, son and a strong left hook. He's rolling in dough, material possessions and fame. Suddenly, a surprising tragedy strikes and his life as he knows it is altered forever. The tragedy caught me off guard as if I was the one taking one to the jaw. Will Billy be able to claw his was back to his level of fame or will he be KO'd (couldn't resist) by the weight of the tragedy? Will he learn to be humble to learn what matters most in life? The story is told with strong emotions and dramatic scenes. The rise is rather predictable but felt fresh. Strong acting and quality cinematography help make this above average for the boxing genre.