Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life
back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his
daughter to child protection services.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal,
Rachel McAdams,
Oona Laurence|
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Storyline
As tragedy strikes him in his prime, famed boxer, Billy Hope, begins to
fall into a great depression. Once the decision regarding the custody of
his daughter is under question, Billy decides to get his life back on
track by getting back into the ring.
User Reviews
I was lucky enough to
catch an advance screening of this movie, and I was extremely glad I
did. After watching the previews I felt as though a lot of the movie was
given away, but I was blown away by the performances on screen. The
movie was centered around a champion prize fighter hitting rock bottom,
and slowly climbing his way back into the ring. It was an emotional
journey that cannot simply be categorized as a movie about boxing, but
rather, an inspiring and riveting tale of parenthood and a father's love
for his daughter. The cast was excellent and everyone excelled in their
roles. I wouldn't have expected to like Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in a
role as much as I did. Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker had Oscar
worthy performances. Everyone did a great job with their roles. The
cinematography was fantastic, and the fight scenes gave some great first
person shots that made you feel as though you were there in the ring
fighting along side the actors. Overall, this movie is an experience
that is not to be missed.
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