Bakpoh Movie Review: The Fighter

Finally found the time to watch The Fighter this weekend. I wasn't really expecting much right from the start because some friends did say that the movie was quite boring. Luckily, they were wrong....this movie is hands down one of the best movies i have seen this year...it is that damn good...This totally deserves the Oscar wins. From the very beginning of the movie, i was gripped and could not stop watching...it is that damn good...

The Plot

The Fighter tells the story if Micky 'Irish' Ward, when he was in his early years being trained by his brother before eventually becoming pro. Micky has to face countless trials and tribulations before finally achieving his dream as a professional boxer. Along the way, Micky comes to terms with what he really wants for himself and emerges from the shadow of his brother's earlier success to make a name for himself.

My Thoughts

Through the life of Micky Ward, The Fighter inspires all of us to succeed even when all odds are against us. After watching the movie, I felt that I was given and intimate look at the life of a boxer. Christian Bale once again shines as the troubled crack addict brother of boxer Micky Ward. He really brings the Dicky character to life and makes the audience both hate and like him at the same time. Mark Wahlberg also does sufficiently well as the main protagonist of the story and the audience will be rooting for him as he struggles with his boxing career and a very very dysfunctional family. All the other supporting casts were great and they really helped to make the movie that much more intense. I especially liked Micky's trainwreck of a mother who pretty much brought most of the havoc into Micky's already struggling career. The well choreographed fights in the movie also helped to make the movie that much more exciting and kept the tempo up. All in all, The Fighter is an awesome movie. Intense, inspirational and also touching. Catch it if you have the chance!

The Pros

Great casts and colorful characters. Wonderfully choreographed fight scenes. Film-making at its very best.

The Cons

I'd say I can't think of one at this point of time. The movie is that damn good!

Bakpoh Rating

A perfect score of 5/5 for such a downright awesome movie. Makes you wish all movies can be this good!

Oh one more thing, don't forget the trailer.....