One of the best sports dramas of the new millenium

Rating: 9/10 (25 April 2020)

Do be a good sportsman you have to be able to roll with the punches. To be a good actor takes the same thing. I've watched "The Fighter" as soon as it came out in 2010 and I remember loving it in an instant; and now, 10 years later nothing has changed my mind about this movie. Great soundtrack, fine visuals, masterful fight scenes and naturally the actors. Christian Bale always gets the credit no matter which role he is given - he's a wonderful actor, gorgeous performer as well as a natural born transformer - he just dives into his characters head on. In "The Fighter" he shines the brightest although being a supporting character but that fact shouldn't mislead you into believing that other actors aren't doing enough. Mark Wahlberg has his moments of greatness, as well as Amy Adams who both are absolutely terrific in this picture and have pleasantly surprised me with their outstanding performances. This movie is about family matters, it speaks very loudly about them, and the choices we make to be the best we can while trying not to hurt someone else in the process. "If you ain't in it to win it then get the hell out" as Marky Mark once said and it totally applies here.