i went kicking and screaming to see this film. not literally but you knew that. and damn damn damn what a helluva surprise. for me anyway. this is a great film and just places with the other great films this year. it's about a fighter, two really, but it is so much more. it's the relationships, difficult relationships, amongst a truly dysfunctional set of people. the boxing out of the rink is as powerful as the boxing in the rink. it's psychological boxing and often more brutal.
as the award season progresses kudos keep going to melissa leo, amy adams and christian bale and deservedly so. but why the hell is marl wahlberg never mentioned. his character is the heart and soul of this film. he is the center of the film. mr. wahlberg grows with every role he takes on.
bravo to all the actors and to everyone connected to this film. run to see this now. that's the best i can say.
bravo to all the actors and to everyone connected to this film. run to see this now. that's the best i can say.
