Southpaw still mesmerizing

Rating: 7/10 (1 September 2016)

I have watched action thriller Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and sports drama Southpaw (2015) this week. 🤗
There are so many good things that can be said about this film. The performances by the main characters is exceptional. The story as well is very good. Where it is let down is, on stylistic choices which is hugely disappointing.
The film is a boxing film that goes from one guy, losing everything to regain it for his daughter. It's like a sub-conscious drive in Fuqua to raise this film after he directed Olympia Has Fallen
If he simply focused on strong editing, better pace during the dramas and maybe, just put McAdams in hospital because the lack of an ambulance and recovery in a modern day city as she is surrounded by people is the plothole of this movie.
Southpaw, also predictable, but I loved the cheesy dialogues when Billy's (Gyllenhaal) daughter says to him "You f*** up"! 😁