[REVIEW] The Fighter

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This movie is based on the true story of boxer named Micky Ward. Christian Bale made a physical change to be very thin for the sake of playing the former boxer Dickie Eklund, the drug addict.

Synopsis:

This movie is all about a boxer named Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) who fought in order to become a great boxer, but had a conflict with his family as his brother Dickie Eklund (Christian Bale), a former boxer and a drug addict and his mother (Melissa Leo) as manager. Micky’s girlfriend, Charlene Fleming (Amy Adams) suggested that Micky have to search for a new manager and a coach and did not listen to his family. Micky's career started getting better but his conflicts with family is getting worse.

Christian Bale won an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor nomination for his acting as a drug addict. He looks very thin and very different than when he played as Batman. Melissa Leo also won the Best Supporting Actress on her role as unstable emotional mother.

Like other biopic, the film is focused with conflict and drama that happened in the family. The positive thing about this movie is intense storyline so the audience will not feel bored. This movie also supported by a very good acting by actors and actresses. Cinematography of the film is very good. We can feel the intense atmosphere in this film

Boxing scene that performed are very exciting. Mark Wahlberg really worked hard for this film. He was practicing boxing nonstop and accompanied by the by Manny Pacquiao. To be honest, Mark Wahlberg is good enough to at least get nominated for an Academy Award for best actor.

My Rating

81%