The Fighter
Film: The Fighter
Director: David O.Russell
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo
Synopsis: The Fighter is an inspirational docudrama exploring the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born lightweight title winner "Irish" Micky Ward.
The movie follows a determined pugilist whose career in the ring was shepherded by his loyal half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale) -- a hard-living boxer-turned-trainer whose own career in the ring was nearly sent down for the count due to drugs and crime
Perennial underdog Irish Micky rebounded from a disheartening series of defeats to win both the WBU Intercontinental Lightweight title and the WBU Light Welterweight title thanks to a fierce combination of determination and hard work.
Critics: “The Fighter, its heart full to bursting, is an emotional powerhouse that comes close to spilling over.” - Rolling Stone.
“The movie has so much texture that once it gets you, you're good and got.” - New York Magazine.
“The Fighter is among the year's most pleasant surprises. Who knew that a movie with so many depressing elements in it could also be so damn funny and uplifting?” IGN Movies.
Awards/Nominations: The Fighter has picked up five Golden Globe nods: Best Picture, Best Actor In A Drama, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director.
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