Loser

Rating: 6/10 (7 August 2011)

The story follows the same basic narrative as just about every other boxing movie ever made. The only thing that differentiates this film from others about boxing is the people surrounding the boxer. Unfortunately, there's little to like about those people. It is hard to feel any sympathy for these characters because they are the very definition of "poor white trash." Poor script and direction don't help matters. Wahlberg is rather bland in the title role, and there's no way he is a welter weight. Bale is annoying as his crack-addicted brother, with much of what he says unintelligible due to slurring and mumbling. Adams outshines her costars as a tough broad.