Review of Day of the Fight (1951) by Matthew D — 23 Oct 2008

Already a genius, frightening is Kubrick's talent.

This review of Day of the Fight (1951) was written by Matthew D on 23 Oct 2008.

Day of the Fight has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joe J (227) on 27 Jul 2008

Before he made excellent movies like The Shining and Full Metal Jacket, Stanley Kubrick, then a student film maker made this documentary which…

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By Raexon V (2) on 14 Apr 2010

It recalls me some Raging Bull scenes after I watched day of the fight…

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By Wu C (278) on 02 Mar 2008

You can see the immerging talent behind the lens. One of Kubrick's early works…

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By Darren Y (15) on 21 Jun 2018

This is an early short film made by the legendary Stanley Kubrick and you can already see the talent here…

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By Marc-Olivier M (20) on 19 Jul 2009

DAY OF THE FIGHT is a short documentary about a boxer named Walter Cartier as he goes about his day preparing for the fight that lies ahead…

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By Brian B (2,161) on 14 Nov 2013

I imagine that if Kubrick didn't make this no one would really see it…

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By Pandy 3 (29) on 25 Nov 2010

A very good short film by Mr…

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By Dustin G (630) on 02 Sep 2008

Very well photographed. As an RKO short, this is fairly engaging even if hammers its macho existential metaphors a bit too much…

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