It's all about the good Fight!

Rating: 9/10 (22 May 2012)

There's so much to say about this film. There is the amazingly dysfunctional family. Remember the harpies from Greek mythology. They probably bobbed and weaved like the sisters and the mom in this film. Talk about being sent into the world with two strikes. Then there is the relationship between the brothers. The acting, particularly by Christian Bale is first rate. He is so tightly wound and such a "loser" in some ways, yet his heart is pure and he loves unconditionally. I was most impressed with the realistic interaction of the characters. The hopes and dreams that are stunted at every pass and yet there's always hope for a tomorrow. I wonder if this is the anthem of the punch drunk fighter. You've been hit so many times that you don't see the realities of you situation. The love interest is also nicely done. No easy relationships here. In this culture, the heart of gold is going to be tarnished if not impossible. This is gem of a boxing movie.