REVIEW
Grappling with the real issues
or decades, boxing movies have punched above their weight. Think of the rawness of or the modern, muscular franchise. All the preparation and pageantry that goes into being a prizefighter seems to lend itself to the big screen, offering visual spectacle, clearly defined emotional stakes and character conflict made very literal. Perhaps that’s why acting heavyweights like Robert De Niro, Russell Crowe and Daniel Day-Lewis have all embodied pugilists in the cinematic ring.
