The Fighter

We saw the trailer and weren't looking forward to seeing what hit us at first as a mediocre Rocky knock off movie. Earthdad is a huge fight fan but even so...

BUT I saw some coverage about the movie and all about how Mark Wahlberg worked for four years to make this - worked out - really boxed, etc etc and it drew me in. We decided to check it out.

Bottom line - first impressions sometimes ARE right.

Will Mark Wahlberg EVER change his expression or actually act in anything? That is the question. He's the same guy in every movie. Soft spoken, dropping his eyes, the real good guy who shines and always wins and gets the girl and ... zzzzzzzzzzzzz

No matter if he did work for 4 years on this, got in good shape, learned to box, etc - this movie is not about him. It is stolen by Christian Bale who plays his way too accurate crackhead loser brother. He is stunning - must have lost a ton of weight and he really pulls off the role. He's also really annoying and you get sick of him and want to not be around him after a short time, much like a real crackhead.

The movie is also depressing in alot of ways, and a very close examination of a really screwed up, dysfunctional family. There's an attempt at redemption along the way that really does not work. We're left truly disliking everybody on the screen by the time it's over. :P

During the end credits the real Micky and Dicky are shown.

I think this one gets a '4' for Christian Bale but a '2' for the rest.

Pueblo Tinseltown was the place and Earthdad saw Super Manager Shane for a bit but I was already inside munching my hot, fresh popcorn. :)