The acting in this movie was excellent. In fact Melissa Leo and Christian Bale both got Oscars for it. The movie is well done and very well portrayed. The movie is best when the action is in the ring. This seems true with all boxing films. (See the much maligned Rocky films.)
The script is well written and told quite beautifully. The story is a true one so therefore leaves very little room for expansion. You have to stick to the truth when writing a non-fiction story. If you don’t you get in trouble. This makes the job of writing a good screenplay harder in many ways. You must give more props for the writers then.
While I admit this film was slow at times it did have its merit. The plot is consistent and the storyline well told. I never left my seat for the duration of the film and neither will you. You may not be on the edge of it but you will stay seated.
I suggest you see this movie today and decide for yourself weather it is worth two Oscars. I believe it is well worth the price of admission. It will lose nothing on the small screen however and can be enjoyed in a few months on pay per view.
Grade B+
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