This is a film starring Mark Wahlberg as boxer, Mickey Ward, and Christian Bale as Mickey's half-brother, mentor, and former boxer, Dicky Eklund. Growing up in a bad neighborhood, Mickey tries to make a name for himself and get a better life than the one his family has provided for him.
You may think that you have seen this film many times before, but you will find that you are wrong. This film was great! It's hard to say that I've seen a better acted film all year, if not in the past few years. Bale's performance may be one of the top 3 acting performances that I have ever seen. His character possessed him and he was perfect. If he doesn't win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor I will be upset and extremely surprised. You don't even recognize him in the role. The film isn't so much about boxing as it is about Ward's escape from his life. It's not an overdramatic melodrama, but a light-hearted movie about life and the relationship between Mickey and his family--especially his brother. It will make you laugh several times throughout and is never too slow. It may be predictable, but as you watch it, you never find yourself trying to guess the ending because you are so enthralled with what is happening on the screen.
Overall Grade: A+
-Ethan Brehm
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