Review of Southpaw (2015) by Bob M — 01 Jan 2016

Very good movie that lives up to the hype.

This review of Southpaw (2015) was written by Bob M on 01 Jan 2016.

Southpaw has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 30 Oct 2017

It's no classic, with Gyllenhaal's mumble-core performance hampered by a second-rate screenplay that doesn't convince and never really reveals…

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By Jason T (1,311) on 08 Aug 2017

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By Sarah Marrs (566) for Cinesnark (167) on 16 Oct 2017

Right away the movie has a logic problem because we're supposed to believe this guy, who cannot block punches, is a world champion boxer…

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 14 Dec 2017

Gyllenhaal gives a truly heartbreaking and more than solid performance, however, the script he was given cannot live up to it; boasting numerous…

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I've seen countless of these sports stories already. Southpaw has just enough heart and energy to win the round…

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By Daniel Krauze (120) for El Financiero (125) on 11 Jan 2018

Southpaw believes that the ring, the punches and the show are interesting on their own. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 18 Jan 2019

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By Anthony G (806) on 06 Mar 2018

Great movie.....same ol' story. Some reason compared to Eminem's story, but I'm certain millions of others have lived something similar…

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By Sandro R (75) on 02 Jan 2018

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By Reed V (127) on 08 Aug 2017

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