DVD Movie Reviews

When a movie bags a couple of Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, you know it packs a punch. Based on a true story set back in the 1980s, The Fighter tells the story of Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale), a boxer whose upbringing has made him and his family a little rough around the edges. Dicky’s long-list of substance abuse issues has pretty much killed his own career but it’s not too late for his half-brother Micky (Mark Wahlberg) to win a championship belt. And with both Dicky and his new girlfriend Charlene (Amy Adams) in his corner, Micky’s ready to break away from his possessive mother’s (Melissa Leo) grip. Luckily for Micky, Dicky’s just been released after a short stint in jail for possession and he’s focused on helping Micky to chase his dream. There’s just one man standing in his way, Shea Neary (Anthony Molinari).

Release Date: 26 May 2011

Rating: MA15+

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo

Videology: Matt Damon and Brad Pitt were both considered for the role of Dicky.

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