Review of Southpaw (2015) by Kim L — 09 Nov 2015

This movie is so good, so sad. great acting. I think Jake Gyllenhaal should be nominated for an Oscar.

This review of Southpaw (2015) was written by Kim L on 09 Nov 2015.

Southpaw has generally received positive reviews.

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Gyllenhaal is Oscar-worthy as the struggling lefty. The huge emotional swing required for the part is handled with ease under his calm demeanor…

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By Aaron N (493) on 17 Sep 2017

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By Reed V (127) on 08 Aug 2017

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By Cameronhalmans (37) on 09 Jan 2019

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By Piper O (62) on 23 Nov 2017

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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 Hayden H (271) on 18 Oct 2017

Just the typical run-of-the-mill boxing movie with a bigger budget, but hey... At least Jake Gyllenhaal brings it like always…

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By John M (4,356) on 13 Oct 2017

Nothing particularly stands out in this straightforward tale of fall and rise sports drama although Gyllenhall is fully committed to the role…

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