Took in "The Fighter" this afternoon and found the movie very entertaining and even saw similarities to "Rocky" movies in the script. The movie is based on a true story of two boxing brothers, one Dicky Eklund (played by Christian Bale) a washed up ex fighter and now a crack head and the other Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) an upcoming boxer looking for his break to a title. For those that follow boxing Dicky Eklund's claim to fame is knocking down Sugar Ray Leonard for the first time during his prime. Sugar Ray even makes a quick cameo during movie. As stated it has that Rocky feel to as in underdog who you know is going to get his title while getting beat to a pulp. Overall Mark Walhberg gives a very good performance but personally I thought Christian Bale stole the scenes. Their mother Alice Ward (Melissa Leo) was also very good in her role. The movie is set in Lowell, Massachusetts and directed by David Russell. Overall Rating:
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