Highly recommended

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2011)

Another movie has brought me to the brink of tears. First, Akeelah and the Bee, now, The Fighter. I must be getting softer as I age. This has all occurred in the span of the past three weeks. Prior to this, I hadn't nearly cried at a movie since I viewed Savannah Smiles, years ago. Those movies that portray the emotions of influential children get to me. The Fighter had that and adults behaving like children. That combined with the striking realism of the fight sequences, poignant soundtrack, and excellent acting across the board produced a dramatic movie (based on a true story) that I could not take my eyes off of. Highly recommended especially for sports fans familiar with Mickey Ward's life and career.