Southpaw Inspires Hope

Rating: 10/10 (1 September 2016)

Southpaw was a superb boxing drama. There was fame, tragedy, hard times, hope, and triumph all in one movie. Watching this movie made you experience a wide range of emotions; you found yourself shedding a tear to cheering for Mr.Hope as he throws a jab and a hook after one another. Although the storyline was pretty familiar I thought it was a thrilling movie. One of the components I feel is important in a great movie is if it engages the viewer from the very start to the end, which I was. I had to stay up past midnight just to finish the movie since I didn't want to turn it off. I was so engaged to the point that I felt I was right next to the main character, Mr.Hope. The movie sent me through a whirlwind of emotions that I don't usually experience in most movies. To be completely honest I even may have shed a couple of tears out of sympathy for Mr.Hope and his daughter. Recently I watched a very similar boxing drama movie, Creed, and Southpaw by far was the best movie. The only complaint I have with the movie was the excessive use of language. I realize in most current movies there will be some language but this was too much. I would definitely recommend this movie to my friends.