Not Rocky, it has it's own style instead

Rating: 9/10 (7 January 2011)

Just finished watching this film and i enjoyed it so much that i thought i would write a review.
This film is based on the true story of the real Mickey Ward and his brother Dicky Ecklund. I am not going to spoil the plot, but it is basically a boxing film about the life of Micky and his brother.
Mark Wahlberg plays a phenomenal role in this film, but the true shine is Christian Bale.
Think about the dynamics of Johnny Depp, but the heart of American hero Sylvestor Stallone wrapped up in drug fuelled paper bag, and you have the remarkable work of Christian Bale. In fact he plays such a great role that you completely forget he is the current face of Bruce Wayne and John Connor. It's like he is a different guy altogether.
This film is not Rocky, but that is good, it doesn't try to be and it doesn't need to be. This is the story of a true fighter, played by actors who obviously have taken the time to really feel the real life events of who they are playing and portray it in film.
Great movie.