David O Russell directs Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in the true story of Massachusetts-born boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother Dicky.
The screenplay was written by 8mile's Scott Silver and The Bourne Ultimatum's Paul Attanasio. The similarities between this and 8mile are obvious, but in a good way.
Dicky, played by Bale is a hard living boxer, come trainer, who's own destructive lifestyle threatens to ruin his brother's chances of being successful. And it's this destructive relationship the film focuses on.
Yes, it's a film about boxing. But it's more to do with the friendship and loyalty of two brothers.
Wahlberg turns in a good performance, but the real star is Bale. His portrayal of Dicky, the local hero, who struggles with crack addiction is the kind of performance that the Academy love. Even if think Christian bale is a bit of dick. You have to admire him in this.
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