Good movie, but it is just another movie. Not what I personally want.

Rating: Null/10 (12 September 2011)

I usually avoid watching movies based on people I admire because I prefer documentaries. I was told by so many people to watch this as a boxing fan so I gave it a shot. I have seen a documentary about Dicky Eklund so I can say that Bale overacted and didn't really resemble the man at all. This isn't really a criticism because no actor has ever got it right. It's just impossible for someone to play someone else. It has the trappings of all biopics that they have to include standard movie clichés throughout. This will be the last time I watch a movie based on a real person. The real life drama is far more interesting to me. I guess it's an OK boxing movie on it's own. But you can't recreate the true drama of real life. No man can replicate another's sole. Dicky Eklund was in a HBO documentary called High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell if anyone's interested. This is far more insightful. If you enjoy movies based on someones life then this is about as good as it gets. It's just not for me.