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typical boxer movie. Boxer makes good boxer falls from grace

It feels like I´ve seen this movie before... nothing new.

I should have checked online to see more about this movie. This was not worth buying.

If you want a story about the life of a boxer then this is your movie.

Bad movie remaking Rocky I couldn't even finish it

A complete rocky ripoff and not as good as I had hoped. Avoid.

The first glimpse we get of Jake Gyllenhaal in “Southpaw” consists of his character preparing for a pivotal boxing match at one of the biggest venues in the United States: Madison Square Garden. His trainer is wrapping his hands as he blares hip-hop from his headphones, all of this part of his process when getting ready for a fight. We’re quickly swept into the ring, where the blows are harsh and the blood flows. These scenes - the ones that are uncompromising and relentless - are the best in the film. And particularly, when Gyllenhaal is at his most remarkable. However, the movie is considerably more about a tragic event and how his character is forced to deal with the aftermath. This incident involves the death of his wife, and occurs only a few scenes after the ones I just described. This leads Billy Hope, the undefeated prize-fighter who Gyllenhaal plays, to lose his child to protective services and seek a new trainer after reaching the lowest point in his career. More than anything, it’s about his character trying to redeem himself (both in his daughter’s eyes and in boxing). And his new mentor and coach Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker) is helping him to achieve that. For the most part, I found the movie to be an enjoyable ride. It certainly has a dark tone, that to be expected, but it’s up close and personal in a way that few studio-made films have been as of late. Gyllenhaal, as usual, puts his all into the performance. By all means, he IS this character. But as good as he is, some of the supporting cast (namely 50 Cent) aren’t able to keep up. There’s also a slight pacing problem, with several scenes that go on just a few minutes too long, this resulting in a movie that feels sluggish at times and certainly could’ve been tighter. But it’s definitely a solid drama worth seeing, and Jake Gyllenhaal’s strong performance will help you overlook the majority of its issues.

Jake caught my attention in the movie Nightcrawler. He went on this whole body transformation for Nightcrawler and Southpaw. This movie is action-packed! The soundtrack is great as well. I actually heard the soundtrack before watching the movie.

Jake gave a stellar performance. Throughout the entire movie, I felt like he was just "slow" because of the way he was talking- like stuttering and things like that. McAdams really did a dynamite job until she was killed off.

This movie is so amazing. Best modern day boxing movie. Jake gylenhaal is fantastic and this might be my favorite role he's done. The Movie is emotional, dramatic, and just keeps you going.

THIS IS TRULY A GREAT BOXING MOVIE. I SAW IT THE OTHER DAY IN THE THEATER AND WAS BLOWN AWAY. A MUST BUY TO HAVE IN MY MOVIE COLLECTION.

Watched this movie with family on Thanksgiving enjoyed all of it kept our attention throughout dinner and dessert.

Great movie ....good story about a father doing whatever it takes...one of jakes best yet...

Just as good as any of the Rocky movies or Crews. Kept me entertained. Never got boring

I liked the movie... Watched it with a bunch of friends. Good movie to watch for movie night

This movie is so much better than any mayweather fight you will ever see.

A LITTLE DARK BUT A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE THAT LIKES TRUE GRIT AND DRAMA.

I was told this was a great movie by my Friends and I did not disappoint

Great movie, great story and the acting is great! A must watch!

Saw it in theaters and just had to buy it. Really good must watch