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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this for one purpose, which was to watch the fight scenes. The posters and trailers were promising: Young, fit, strong, not-bad-looking guy (Channing Tatum) on the front cover, who looks like he can fight, what's not to like?
Terrance Howard was great, and so was that old grandmother, but that is about it.
The fight choreography had potential but the camera work made little of what could have been quite good, especially in the middle fight against the Dragon Le (Cung Le). However, much of the technical aspects have been left out, and we're left with a flurry of shaky screens which was presumably exciting to some people.
The film is overly long drawn out and the soppy romance sequences gave me the time to type my opinions of this film on its Facebook page.
Not as bad as "Beyond The Ring", followed by "Never Back Down", which is really a modern spin on "Gladiator" (1992, Cuba Gooding Jr), which I think is a MUCH better film by far.
Terrance Howard was great, and so was that old grandmother, but that is about it.
The fight choreography had potential but the camera work made little of what could have been quite good, especially in the middle fight against the Dragon Le (Cung Le). However, much of the technical aspects have been left out, and we're left with a flurry of shaky screens which was presumably exciting to some people.
The film is overly long drawn out and the soppy romance sequences gave me the time to type my opinions of this film on its Facebook page.
Not as bad as "Beyond The Ring", followed by "Never Back Down", which is really a modern spin on "Gladiator" (1992, Cuba Gooding Jr), which I think is a MUCH better film by far.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Fighting is both everything you're expecting, and everything you're not. Co-written and directed by 'A Guide to recognising your Saints' Dito Montiel, and starring man-mountain Channing Tatum as street hustelr 'Shawn' and Terrence Howard as con-man 'Harvey', it's easily one of the best-written dramas I've ever seen. Yes, the plot is light, and the storyline is predictable, but in amongst that framework, the actors (especially Tatum in perhaps a career best) perform Montiel's amazingly naturalistic dialogue with such a relaxed convincing patter that you almost feel you're watching real people have real reactions and conversations, such is the quality of the work. For me, this hugely elevated it above its typical Hollywood peers. Adding to that recipe, you truly get the feeling that Shawn and Harvey's personal boundaries and pride issues are the quirks of real people, not 'characters', and there's the amusingly repeated suggestion that Shawn is actually a pretty bad fighter, just struggling through all of his bouts on dumb luck, the ability to take a beating, and vast reserves of pride and determination. Our heroes really do feel like underdogs, and the shady characters surrounding them are interesting and normal at the same time. Shawn's nemesis is egotistical and perfect enough for you to want him taken down a notch, and the very sweet natured romance scenes are handled with such utter perfection by Tatum and Zulay Henao, and such a sense of tentative playfulness and sweet nerves that you feel a lot like you're watching a real relationship starting.
The fights are kinetic and brutal, with none of the stagey martial arts etc you might expect in other films, but a real sense of impact and strength, and the opponents and settings are so varied that they're constantly exciting to watch, even to viewers like me who are easily bored by 'boxing movie' type films. You're never EVER allowed to believe that Shawn has it all wrapped up in advance, and indeed on many occasions he doesn't, leaving you with a film that keeps you consistently interested and intently watching to see what happens next.
An utterly fantastic relationship drama, way above the expected calibre of any of its peers, and a very entertaining fight actioner, woven together into a drama that's very well worth seeing.
The fights are kinetic and brutal, with none of the stagey martial arts etc you might expect in other films, but a real sense of impact and strength, and the opponents and settings are so varied that they're constantly exciting to watch, even to viewers like me who are easily bored by 'boxing movie' type films. You're never EVER allowed to believe that Shawn has it all wrapped up in advance, and indeed on many occasions he doesn't, leaving you with a film that keeps you consistently interested and intently watching to see what happens next.
An utterly fantastic relationship drama, way above the expected calibre of any of its peers, and a very entertaining fight actioner, woven together into a drama that's very well worth seeing.
Format:DVD
This review is not going to be hard to write.
I watched this on Netflix last night, and I chose it because I enjoyed films such as Undisputed and Warrior. I'm glad I didn't pay for this film!
The fight scenes were boring, the characters were one-dimensional, the storyline was predictable and completely unoriginal and the acting was appalling - probably the worst I have seen in many years, especially from Channing Tatum, the "star" of the film. How this boy ever managed to get a major (or any) role in a film is absolutely beyond me. He has no facial expressions at all. I think he did speak in the film but as he was so dull I have no recollection of what he said. He makes Keanu Reeves look like James Stewart and quite frankly I think my ironing board could have done a much better job.
I watched this on Netflix last night, and I chose it because I enjoyed films such as Undisputed and Warrior. I'm glad I didn't pay for this film!
The fight scenes were boring, the characters were one-dimensional, the storyline was predictable and completely unoriginal and the acting was appalling - probably the worst I have seen in many years, especially from Channing Tatum, the "star" of the film. How this boy ever managed to get a major (or any) role in a film is absolutely beyond me. He has no facial expressions at all. I think he did speak in the film but as he was so dull I have no recollection of what he said. He makes Keanu Reeves look like James Stewart and quite frankly I think my ironing board could have done a much better job.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just bad!
I can officially say that this is the worst fighting film I've ever seen. The acting is terrible (especially from the lead actor). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thomas Bevan
sighs... another one???
If you too like all things poor like for example 'unrivaled' and rocky type films where an underdog wins despite being a bit poor then this film is for you... Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Arnett
Poor,Poor and More Poor.
to be honest i only purchased this dvd because of Channing Tatum but even his good looks couldnt save this. Read more
Published 17 months ago by chez85
Somewhere between blah and okay
This movie was a bit disappointing to me, which is actually a surprise because I'd already read all the negative reviews. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Goldie locks
Action movie with a head and heart
This movie was a real surprise - and a good one.
'Fighting' is a 2009 American action drama film directed by Dito Montiel, and stars Channing Tatum and Terrence... Read more
'Fighting' is a 2009 American action drama film directed by Dito Montiel, and stars Channing Tatum and Terrence... Read more
Published 23 months ago by C. Matthews
Excellent!!
This film was brilliant. I love Channing Tatum anyway and in this film, he was at his best!!
You just have to see it in blu-ray to really appreciate this film! Read more
You just have to see it in blu-ray to really appreciate this film! Read more
Published 23 months ago by C. Wallace
Very like a.w.o.l, but doesnt take itself too seriously
This is like a fun version of awol that doesnt take itself too seriously-in a good way. The main guy looks remarkabley like Paul Walker i must say: are they related? Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by Mr. J. A. Dawson
Wasn't bad... but not the best.
When watching this i kinda felt like i was watching "8 Mile".
Good movie but i think it could do with some work. Read more
Good movie but i think it could do with some work. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by T. Kennard
AWOL Remake?
This film reminded me so much of AWOL, I wondered if the director had made a homage to it.
It's a 15, so you know the claims of extreme violence on the back of the box can't... Read more
It's a 15, so you know the claims of extreme violence on the back of the box can't... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by Chris Morse
decent and realistic
very surprised! i thought it was going to be dull with unrealistic overly choreographed fights with a predictable plot. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by Mrs. Anna Heath
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