The Fighter (2010)

The Fighter (2010)
For Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg), boxing is a family affair. His tough-as-nails mother is his manager. His half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale), once a promising boxer himself, is his very unreliable trainer. Despite Micky's hard work, he is losing and, when the latest fight nearly kills him, he follows his girlfriend's advice and splits from the family. Then Micky becomes a contender for the world title and he -- and his family -- earns a shot at redemption.
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Release Date: December 10th, 2010

DVD Release Date: March 15th, 2011

R |1 hr 56 min

Plot Summary

For Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg), boxing is a family affair. His tough-as-nails mother is his manager. His half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale), once a promising boxer himself, is his very unreliable trainer. Despite Micky's hard work, he is losing and, when the latest fight nearly kills him, he follows his girlfriend's advice and splits from the family. Then Micky becomes a contender for the world title and he -- and his family -- earns a shot at redemption.

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee, Mickey O'Keefe, Melissa McMeekin, Bianca Hunter

Director: David O. Russell

Genres: Biography , Drama

Production Co: Mandeville Films, Closest to the Hole, Relativity

Distributors: Paramount Pictures

Keywords: Inspiring, Mother, Transformation, Brother, Underdog, Emotional, Rise, Sister, Girlfriend, London, 2000s, Quest, Tense

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Ratings & Reviews

90
Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal
While the film handles itself well in the ring, it's brilliant in the arena of a blue-collar family that brutalizes its younger son and best hope for worldly success in the name of sustaining him. show more
50
Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter
So like much of this film, the viewer is turned into an observer. You never feel close enough to the action, either in the ring or in the kitchens, living rooms and tough streets where the story takes place. The characters engage you up to a point but never really pull you in. show more
88
Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer
The Fighter is funny, ferocious, sad, sweet, pulpy, and violent. Sometimes, all in the same minute. show more