As you guys know, I sometimes write for We Make Movies On Weekends, which is a wonderful site for film lovers. This is my latest review for them.
“…the biggest lie I was ever told: It is not that simple. And it is a lie they tell you over and over again…All of it. It is how they get you to give up, they say “It’s not that simple”.”
It’s a line that Miles Teller as Vinny Pazienza, says towards the end of this film. It’s a beautiful sentiment, and he should know. Pazienza is a real person, a man whose boxing career was ostensibly ended when his neck was broken during a car accident. Whilst he was told that he would never walk again, Vinny refused to admit this possibility, and not only walked but went on to become a World Champion Boxer.
Boxing movies seem to me to fall into two camps, either the lovable underdogs like Rocky, who have to prove themselves, or the cautionary biographic like Raging Bull, where the real man is shown…
View original post 529 more words
Wildfire Movies 
I love a good boxing movie too. Nice review.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Something about boxing movies… thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m one of those people that likes boxing movies, but certainly not all of them. As long as they have good actors, and a good storyline I’m definitely into them. I loved Creed for example, and ofcourse Rocky. Miles Teller is a terrific actor. His performance in Whiplash was nothing short of amazing, this movie now really has my interest. Thanks for sharing this one 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah, there’s just something about boxing movies, right? I think you’ll like this one, hon. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person