Best movie I've seen in a while

Rating: 9/10 (30 July 2015)

Southpaw went above and beyond my expectations. While I saw the trailer months ago & was instantly hooked, I wasn't prepared for this movie to be so great. First of all, I know nothing about boxing. I've never even watched any type of boxing on TV or anything. Any movie that can capture your attention so well, even when it's about something you were never previously interested in, automatically earns points. But this movie was about so much more than boxing.
I probably teared up at least once in every scene of this movie. Gyllenhaal's performance was absolutely stunning. His raw emotion felt so real, and the way his character changes throughout the film is done perfectly. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets nominated for an Oscar.
Even if you aren't an "action fan" this film is for ANYONE who loves a damn good story. I would recommend this to anyone who's old enough to watch it. I haven't seen a movie this good since Oscar season.