very enjoyable boxing flick though predictable

Rating: 7/10 (11 March 2011)

Another boxing movie based upon a true story and superbly acted/directed, with commitment and fidelity to the real event. Where The Fighter is totally different from other films of the same genre (the great Raging Bull and the six Rockys) is the manner it involves the family, with Amy Adams perfect in her role, and Micky's mother and brother being very authentic. Mark Wahlberg is solid and deep, always believable, Christian Bale as well is superb, and together they make the story fantastically watchable. Overall it's more about a family relationship than the boxing but it's a struggle of life seen through a real fight.