Review of Southpaw (2015) by Magnus S — 27 Aug 2015

Probably the Best Boxing Drama Movie I have seen!

This review of Southpaw (2015) was written by Magnus S on 27 Aug 2015.

Southpaw has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Alistair Ryder (351) for Film Inquiry (1,269) on 10 Oct 2017

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By Gamer4Etobg (15) on 08 Dec 2018

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By Ryan C (2,517) on 11 Aug 2018

With a strong performance by Jake Gyllenhaal, 'Southpaw' starts out compelling and deeply emotional, but turns into a character piece that…

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By Cameronhalmans (37) on 09 Jan 2019

Certainly not original, but it isn’t too bad. The script is somewhat mind boggling. Not sure what they were thinking writing this…

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You can almost use a checklist for every major plot point in Southpaw, right down to the final act…

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 14 Dec 2018

The main reasons to see the film are Gyllenhaal and Whitaker, and they are worthy, but few viewers will come away with new insights on the…

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By Aaron N (493) on 17 Sep 2017

Albeit a predictable storyline, Jake Gyllenhaal nailed the performance and delivered a movie that can be among any persons list of top boxing movies…

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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 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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