I saw this film with a chip on my shoulder. Having witnessed Geoffrey Rush's brilliant acting in The King's Speech, and seeing him bested for Best Supporting Actor by Christian Bale, I went to The Fighter hoping to disprove Bale's worthiness. Was I wrong! Not only did Bale exhibit acting that was nearly perfect, his co-star Melissa Leo displayed almost equal valor as Best Supporting Actress. And Amy Adams was not far behind!
The Fighter is a beautifully crafted film. It is more about family than boxing. Without being a spoiler, I can say that the story centers on two brothers, and their complex relationship set against a background of failures. Both try to please their mother, a matriarch who fancies herself a boxing manager as well as parent of nine children!
Need a believable love interest for the boxer? Enter the ever-adorable Amy Adams, who plays the gritty, street-tough, no-nonsense girlfriend with amazing aplomb. How far she is from her nun role in Doubt! Amy and Mark Wahlberg have a certain chemistry that makes the love affair sizzle.
This reviewer lost his cynicism completely as he viewed the film masterpiece. Yes indeed, the flick is worthy of its Best Picture nomination... and the actors who won awards earned their stripes. Run out and see this fine movie...you'll be riveted to the screen and experience another world.
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