Based on 78 votes and 32 reviews.
Awful. It seemed like a rip off of the movie The Champ, starring Jon Voight and Ricky Schroder, both of whom were amazing in that movie. Jake and the girl who played his daughter were lacking something. It just seemed liked a movie for people who like watching men hit each other to the point where they're disfigured. I don't even want to give this one star.
They say he went through a lot of physical preparation for this movie. I don't think it did him any good - I thought he was so puny that I wondered why they chose HIM for a role like that. Very untypical physique for a boxer. Over-all, it wasn't a bad movie but I wouldn't give it five stars by any means. It lacked emotion big time. I did NOT give this movie FOUR STARS!!!! First i forgot to click on a star and it self rated at 4 stars. Went back to try to edit it to TWO stars and both comments are posted. Anyway......2 stars, no more for this movie.
They say he went through a lot of physical preparation for this movie. I don't think it did him any good - I thought he was so puny that I wondered why they chose HIM for a role like that. Very untypical physique for a boxer. Over-all, it wasn't a bad movie but I wouldn't give it five stars by any means. It lacked emotion big time.
great flick
Oscar- worthy performance by the main character!! Very watchable, very well put together! Story well told...and the little girl was quite believable! Excellent entertainment value!
Amazing movie!!! What a story!
Sure, some of the story was predictable, but the performances were astonishing. Jake and Forrest have amazing chemistry. Really enjoyed watching the story play out because of that.
Unbelievable acting, script is predictable, combination of both rates it above average. Great excitement, great cinematography, loved it.
Unwatchable with a relentless, droning soundtrack that will drive you completely insane.
Loved it! So intense, emotional and exciting. Jake Gyllenhaall has to win the Oscar for this performance!! The story-line may not be the most original, but it is a ride that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! AMAZING!!