Matt Logan

Very surprised nobody started a thread. I just saw this movie and it is on the media list of possible Oscar contention .

The Fighter is the inspirational, true story of these two brothers who, against all the odds, come together to train for a historic title bout that will unite their fractured family, redeem their pasts and, at last, give their hard-luck town what it’s been waiting for: pride.

The story unfolds on the gritty, blue-collar streets of Lowell, Mass, where Dicky was once known as “The Pride of Lowell” having gone the distance with the world champion Sugar Ray Leonard. However, after losing that fight, like the town of Lowell, Dicky’s fallen on hard times. Mickey is trying to get of the shadows of his demanding family and make it in boxing.


Very moving movie how two brothers from a working class town in Massachusetts ,both fighters one ,Bale as stated into drugs glory he had gone ,Wahlburg, now trying to make name for himself .


Director: David O. Russell Rated R for violence and language
Writers: Scott Silver (screenplay), Paul Tamasy (screenplay),
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Amy Adams and Melissa Leo



Box Office totals as of Thursday 12/30/10 Total Lifetime Grosses
Domestic: $36,389,000 Credit Box Office Mojo.com

jackiehydelover

I saw this yesterday and really liked it. I thought that Melissa Leo and Christian Bale were fantastic and I'm hoping that they receive some Oscar nominations for their parts. I also enjoyed Amy Adams a lot in it as well. As for Mark, he's a good actor and I like him a lot, but after seeing this movie, I finally noticed that he acts the same in basically every movie.

browneyes106

I saw the movie on Christmas day and I felt the same way about the acting. I thought Melissa and Christian were the best ones.

GlitterCupcake

mark wahlberg looks delicious in this movie! i cant wait to see it

ROCKSTAR

The Golden Globes convinced me; I need to watch this movie!!

jackiehydelover

You do! Christian and Melissa definitely earned those awards

crazy_diamond

They do

Good film and fantastic cast performances

kyne

thanks for the reviews as i haven't watched it yet..

Liia

I saw it yesterday and I have to admit: a very good movie. Christian Bale was amazing. Now I'm not surprised the film received so many nominations.

ROCKSTAR

Watched this today. I really liked it. Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg were amazing. The boxing scenes were so well done.

JensensGurl07

This movie is incredible!!!! saw it in theatres and just bought it on dvd yesterday and watched it again!!!

ammycruise

that was too good movie!

Tina

This movie was great! I really enjoyed Christian Bale's acting, Amy did pretty good too! Which one is Melissa, Christina?

I agree with others comments about Mark... but he's easy on the eyes!

littlemissclumsy

I really loved this film, the acting was fantastic and the fight scenes looked realistic

Hey Tina, Melissa played Alice Ward who was Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg's characters' mum. She had short blonde hair. Hope that helps

Tina

Thanks, Rebecca! Yes, that did help! By the way, welcome to ! How's things going for you?

Melissa did do fantastic! Like, she was made for the role!