Fighter, The (2010)
Fighter, The (2010)
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Mark Wahlberg stars in this biopic about underdog lightweight boxing champ Micky Ward, who was coached early-on by his drug-addled brother (Christian Bale) before having to turn his back on his family, including a mother played by Melissa Leo. With Amy Adams as his girlfriend, whose advice differs from the rest of Micky's overbearing clan. Despite director David O. Russell's penchant for flying off the handle onset, not to mention Christian Bale's insistence on losing his action-hero weight to get down to crack chic, it was The Fighter's abilities as both a sports movie and a family drama that grabbed viewers' attention. Plus, there are some odd directorial flourishes that elevate the film beyond pure Oscar bait. Nominated for seven Oscars.

David O. Russell---USA---2010---115 mins.

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