BEAUTIFUL! never give up.

Rating: 8/10 (6 January 2011)

what a great film and outstanding performance by Bale. this movie while a bit similar to Cinderella Man and Million Dollar Baby meaning that it's about boxing and carries out the theme of fighting to be the best and a purpose, "The Fighter" goes beyond with the struggle of family dynamics, drug addiction, and never giving up and more. Wahlberg was also perfect for the role as Micky Ward, giving his bad boy past and "regret/grief" acting style, not to mention Dick Eklund as Bale...phenomenal. The history and documentation of the previous/and to come fights were pretty well done, but yeah i bet their is more they could have put in, but with the viewing of the "cocky" Eklund step over against Sugar Ray was all i needed! Overall a fantastic film that is a must watch, you will be blown away by a technical knockout.