Review of The Fighter (2010) by Greg B — 25 Aug 2012
The Fighter much like Crazy Heart is nothing new to the staple of films in which a man must overcome his odds through his career.The Fighter is though deserving as being one of the best films of the year.
Christian Bale gives one of his best performances as Dick Ecklund like his Dark Knight co-star Heath Ledger he gives an all out performance were the actor disappears and becomes the character.Melissa Leo gives one of the best performances of the year in her role as a controlling mother.
Amy Adams gives a great performance as the voice of reason in the film.Mark Wahlberg gives his best performance since The Departed as the lead a good guy who just wants his family to let him his have his chance without being up his ass.
David O'Russell gives perhaps his only heart warming film, no cynicism or looking down on these people the way the rest of his films do.The Fighter is in many ways the link between the optimism crowd pleasing of Rocky and the gritty rawness of Raging Bull.
This review of The Fighter (2010) was written by Greg B on 25 Aug 2012.
The Fighter has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
