The Fighter
2009
Mark Wahlberg stars as boxer "Irish" Mickey Ward and Christian Bale as half brother and trainer Dicky Eklund in this inspiring drama based on the fighter's rise from working-class Lowell, Mass., to world-class welterweight champion. After a string of defeats, Mickey rediscovers his fighting will with support from Dicky, himself a once talented fighter now battling drug addiction. Together, they aim to clinch boxing glory.
Synopsis compliments of Netflix
Drama, Sports
Well acted, but difficult to watch because Christian Bale portrays his addict role so well. A sad movie throughout - not your normal tough-road-to-victory boxing film.
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