50 out of 55 found this helpful. And that's what makes Southpaw feel so dull and unengaging, it holds too few surprises. 18 out of 29 found this helpful. 56 out of 93 found this helpful. But while you're in it, you're on the edge of the seat and feel for this deeply flawed man and his adorable daughter. 81 out of 159 found this helpful.

With Francis Barrett, Chick Gillen, Tom Humphries, Colum Flynn. Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker had Oscar worthy performances.

It's not even metaphorically about getting back up after life knocks you down - that's literally the plot of the film. This is a tale of one man's path to redemption through boxing. A once great fighter falls into despair only to be given another chance at redemption in some sort of title fight. Every sympathy trigger is there. Was this review helpful? Whomever vomited this forth knows nothing about boxing. When Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. As with most sports dramas, Southpaw is a film more about the man than the sport. As a previous fighter, this movie is a disappointment. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most. Was this review helpful? He announces his retirement during a party, but when Maureen is accidentally killed during an altercation with another boxer, his world falls apart. The story of New Zealand's Robert "Rob" Edwin Hall, who on May 10, 1996, together with Scott Fischer, teamed up on a joint expedition to ascend Mount Everest. Was this review helpful? Knows nothing about managing, promoting or training a boxer. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, house and manager. I started to watch this movie hoping that it can be a good fighting film, but it didn't fulfill my Hope.

This is the type of movie where if you've seen the trailer, you've seen the movie, period! Billy Hope (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) is the undisputed light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world. a list of 40 images 23 out of 37 found this helpful. They do not. A wealthy art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband's novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a symbolic revenge tale. In order to gain back his daughter and restart his life, he seeks out a particular trainer, Tick Wills (Forest Whitaker). For what he goes through Sylvester Stallone had it easy. Once the film is over, you realize it played you with the conventions of the sports drama you've seen a few times before.

Billy Hope is the light heavyweight champion of the world with a 43-0 record. 9/10 Was this review helpful?

Gyllenhaal's performance was pretty impressive in contrast to his previous roles, however it does not save the movie from its bad writing and directing. Really, 43 fights and no cauliflower ears? However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, house and manager. Southpaw - L'ultima sfida (2015), scheda completa del film di Antoine Fuqua con Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker: trama, cast, trailer, gallerie, boxoffice, premi, curiosità e news.
Was this review helpful? 102 of 132 people found this review helpful. The film was well directed.
Was this review helpful? Follows the life of Olympic hopeful Francis Barrett as he overcomes social and cultural barriers to realise his dream of fighting for the Irish Olympic team. A successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. A young man comforts his older brother's wife and children after he goes missing in Afghanistan. 102 out of 132 found this helpful. Director Fuqua could rely on an incredibly strong cast, especially Gyllenhaal, delivering one of the best performances of his career.


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