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Tyson: The Movie [2008] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: James Toback Studio: Revolver Category: DVD Buy New: £22.25 as of 24/11/2009 11:07 GMT details New (1) Used (1) from £13.62 Seller: records_discs Rating: 20 reviews Sales Rank: 12088 Format: PAL Language: English (Unknown) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 90 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5060018490083 ASIN: B001E454I4 Theatrical Release Date: 2008 Release Date: April 6, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 20 1 2 3 4 Next » Extraordinary, essential viewing April 8, 2009 Jane Eyre (Edinburgh, UK) 6 out of 7 found this review helpful Whatever you think you know about Mike Tyson, whatever your opinion of him might be, boxing fan or not, this film is simply essential viewing. For anyone who remembers Tyson's initial explosion onto the world stage, or who remembers him in his prime it will also serve as a visceral reminder of what all the fuss was about in the first place. The tale of a modern day tragedy told almost exclusively from Tyson's point of view, what you get is an utterly compelling, brutally candid, fascinating glimpse into the soul of a person whose life experiences are so extreme that few could ever possibly relate. It is lazy and too convenient to label Tyson as some sort of freak or monster (the ear-biting, the rape conviction etc. etc. etc.) What watching this film will make abundantly clear is that there are always reasons behind how and why peoples lives turn out the way they do and whilst Tyson may be responsible for monstrous acts he is also, and equally, a product of your average all-American ghetto and a victim of forces way beyond his control. This extraordinary film addresses such issues simply by letting the man talk and leaving you to draw your own conclusions and whilst as a subject he may lack the articulacy, wit or charisma of an Ali, there is enough self-awareness, insight and honesty here, coupled with the poetic talents of a gifted and original film maker, to make this almost hypnotic, compulsive viewing. There are undoubtedly future films to be made about Tyson, ones that interview all the players involved and that offer a more thorough, objective, investigative analysis of some of the notorious events covered in this film. But as pieces of the puzzle go, no credible appraisal of the rise and fall of one of the late twentieth centuries genuine sporting megastars can now be undertaken without acknowledging a debt to this stunning film. Do not miss. Absolutely knockout March 18, 2009 M. Hewitt (London) 11 out of 14 found this review helpful After winning an award at last year's Cannes Film Festival, I made sure I caught this film when it screened at last year's London Film festival and was blown away by the content of this film, from director James Toback. br / br /Debunking many of the myths surrounding this heavyweight legend, Tyson is a frank and forthright look at the man's career from an early age through to modern day. Always engaging, Mike Tyson talks freely about the Holyfield ear incident, the rape charges brought against him, and even breaks down in tears when talking about his old trainer who has since passed away. br / br /You don't need to be a boxing fan to enjoy this film, and it will certainly change your opinion of the man himself. Brilliantly put together, Tyson packs more emotional punch than any of Iron Mike's knockout uppercuts. Superb! April 28, 2009 R. L. Morris 2 out of 2 found this review helpful This is sensational. Great for any boxing fans or those interested in the workings the workings of someone like Mikes mind. Tyson - Just a man after all April 30, 2009 Danny California 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Tyson has been labled many things over the years, 'Animal', 'Thug', 'Rapist' being just a few. The problem with lables, is that they tend to be oversimplified, and are often deliberate headline grabbing soundbites. As a previous review pointed out - take what you think you know about the man, and bin it. The thing here - all lables aside, is that it seems he is just a man after all, with all the foibles and imperfections that go along with that (I'm not downplaying the seriousness of some of the things that he did here - merely observing that in the same way that Kevin Spacy did not turn out to be Lucifer himself in Se7en, Mike Tyson deserves to be recognised as a human being, and not just objectified as a poster boy for society's ills). The moment that stood out for me, was after having lost to Lennox, and whilst Lennox is being interviewed by TV reporters, Mike leans in, and gently wipes some blood from the side of Lennox's face - a genuine jaw dropping moment of cinematic beauty. A stunning film, and well worth a look, for boxing and non boxing fans alike. Fascinating Insight May 16, 2009 Graham Painter (England) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Great movie about a boxing legend which shows how external factors can affect the career of someone who was an amazing boxer but got distracted by sex drugs and rock'n'roll Showing reviews 1-5 of 20 1 2 3 4 Next »

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