Not Just A Boxing Movie

Rating: 6/10 (21 December 2011)

Well acted production tells the story of one family, two brothers - all of whom have their own issues to be dealt with. A pretty good portrayal of a hard scrabble life in Lowell, MA.
Dialogue, script, acting and direction are all good; but, nothing really struck me as benefiting all the hype this film has generated.
This is not a boxing movie; rather, a well done character study.
Worth a couple of hours in the theater with good popcorn - an escape only - you'll not leave the theater reveling about the film - maybe not even thinking of it once you get as far as your car.
Three stars for the acting only, not the entire package.