great acting

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2011)

this film exceeded my expectations by quite a bit.i thought it would be an OK movie,but it was much better than that.the story is quite compelling for one thing.it just draws you in.but it's the acting that really makes this movie.Mark Wahlberg plays the title character,boxer "Irish" Micky Ward.Christian Bale plays his crack addicted brother/trainer Dicky Ecklund ,Mellisa Leo plays the mother,and Amy Adams plays Ward's girlfriend.for me,Melissa Leo is a revelation here.Christian Bale was also very impressive,as was Amy Adams.Wahlberg is good in his role,but is outshone by the three people i just mentioned.one thing about this film:there is some very strong language.for me,The Fighter is an 8/10