Review of Southpaw (2015) by Jason S — 28 Oct 2015

Didn't really care much about this boxing movie.

This review of Southpaw (2015) was written by Jason S on 28 Oct 2015.

Southpaw has generally received positive reviews.

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By Aaron Peterson (245) for The Hollywood Outsider (262) on 23 Oct 2018

This is far from a knock-out punch and it sure isn't Phenomenal, but Southpaw is easily worth a trip to the ring…

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Southpaw is always watchable, and visceral enough to let you temporarily overlook the holes and pitfalls, but it's frustrating because it could…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 06 Sep 2017

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By Joshua G (618) on 14 Apr 2018

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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 Luke9648 (9) on 03 Mar 2023

As an actual lifelong boxing fan, I think this movie is absolutely terrible. Jake got jacked, good for him. that's what it has going for it…

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By Felix N (35) on 28 Oct 2017

Nothing special. Everything are expected, but it's still an enjoyable movie. In many ways, it remind me about Real Steel…

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By Debbie Baldwin (220) for Ladue News (220) on 01 Nov 2018

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 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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