The Fighter reviewed by Mark Kermode

[@DanzNewz]

Christian Bale = Legend

[@moeezS]

Much like any Oscar Bait movie, the best part are the performances. But I did like how the fights used the same commentary from real-life. And the theme of being the disappointment of the family + being overshadowed by a more successful older sibling hit home for me.

[@blokey8]

That's my dad's favourite film of all time, still meaning to look it up.

[@chrishiggins7166]

The film’s well acted, realistic, well directed, stylish & an intriguing sport biopic that’s favourably comparable to Cinderella Man (2005) & Rocky (1976). (83%) (4/5 stars) (positive)

[@ellbo2]

Planning on seeing this some next week.

[@hiddeninromance]

I'm a big Mark Wahlberg fan too Mark, I don't know why!

[@SirHprdgn]

I wish I could be a fly on the wall of a David O. Russell production.

[@Lilyanna298]

Good review. I agree that the acting is the best part of the film. Though I found the film enjoyable enough.

[@EuphrasieF]

What about "Ali"?

[@ancoloco]

@Guedingen Mark Wahlberg must be in his 40's already, I'm 33 going on 34 and I used to listen to Marky Mark (his rapname) when I was a kid, he was older than me, so he is defenately near or already 40.

[@ThierryLoa]

Hhere are my predictions for Oscars 2011 winners: Best Picture - King's Speech Best Director - Tom Hooper Best Actor - Colin Firth Best Actress - Natalie Portman Best Supporting Actor - Christian Bale Best Supporting Actress - Melissa Leo

[@glenndsouza5447]

@@mitchellt6922 He commented this after the oscars actually

[@Jcolinsol]

@DanzNewzMachinima Yeah, right there next to nicholas cage, or keanu reeves.

[@spaceodds]

Once again The Good Doctor got it right. Whalberg is the heart of the film, while Bale and Leo, are the stand outs. Again I agree that why is Russell nominated for Best Director whilst the great Christopher Nolan has been sidelined, yet again. A decent mediocre film at best with a story that has been done many times before.

[@pauliewalnuts100]

@keflar5 Dickie Eklund could run for ages he was actually ery fit even as a junkie and I think Micky Ward did get Charlene like that or something similair to that scene. Oh and it's not shit it's a terrific film.

[@frenchkids]

@BigBoss7777777 I like what you did with Christian's sirname - I thought that was very clever of you. I cannot agree with your statement regarding Bale's wooden acting. I think he's far more interesting than you give him credit for. He takes himself and his character very seriously. He won't ever intentionally make you laugh; his characters lack a sense of humour for the most part, but it's about leaving an impression, and I feel that Bale's characters always do that.

[@wpracy]

And then you see Ford vs Ferrari

[@theunusualsuspectstv]

i think Mark has got this one wrong, its hilarious and family centred. it works as a really good family drama (plus boxing) i thiink he may need to re-review this one.

[@DanzNewz]

@Jcolinsol :O

[@paulklein8048]

@TheResidentSociopath And Cinderella Man...

[@theunusualsuspectstv]

@keflar5 He clearly is a nice guy by the way. Don't complain about grammar when you misspell 'character'. Its youtube not an assignment. That just annoyed me. My top five films? I'll humour you then. -Sideways. -On The Waterfront. -Glengarry Glen Ross. -The Good The Bad and The Ugly. -Heat/No Country for Old Men. That is what comes to my mind now. You'll be surprised to see no Warrior or The Fighter o no!! I will back up them movies though, because they are fun..

[@strangemanlaughing]

You are really losing it Mark! Definitely a better film than Inception, really enjoyed it.

[@Guedingen]

Did I hear the Good doctor right? Mark Wahlberg's the up-and-coming boxer brother? A bit far-fetched given that Wahlberg must at least be in his 30's. Or is that pernickety?

[@WAAAAAAAAAAAY]

True. But Ali [and also Hurricane] are two [the only 2 I can think of] out of many others that focus on white boxers. The majority of boxing movies I know about or have seen have been about white boxers -alot of them are pretty good, and I'm sure it's not intentional and it's not a conspiracy or anything like that, I just think it's interesting :)

[@CaminoAir]

Just watched it and I agree with Kermode. Walhberg is sympathetic and believable. It's not that great a film, but the acting makes it worth seeing.

[@WAAAAAAAAAAAY]

does anyone find it weird that the majority of widely released boxing movies are about white boxers? When all the best boxers are in fact black..... that said, i did enjoy The Fighter: it's fun and well acted etc.; however, it is in the end fairly generic :)

[@glenndsouza5447]

Thats lies. Do you even watch boxing? The best boxers are white right now. Fury, Usyk, Beterbiev, Lomachenko, Canelo,etc

[@terrysilvester4720]

Can't stand David O'Russell films

[@theunusualsuspectstv]

@keflar5 I don't know who you are trying to impress. Just watch The Fighter all the way through, or don't and continue to be ignorant i couldn't care less. Having a discussion with you is like having a discussion with a Michael Bay fan.

[@theunusualsuspectstv]

@k97cross PAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAH

[@BigBoss7777777]

Christian Fail doesn't deserve the Oscar, he's a terribly wooden actor. Losing weight and changing your appearance does not equal a great performance. He's emotionally unengaging in the majority of his roles.

[@hiramrosajr8231]

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