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Tyson (2008) 7.5
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Metascore: 83/100
Reviews: 54 user | 112 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com A mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson. Director:James TobackWriter:James Toback |
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Mills Lane | ... |
Himself
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| Mike Tyson | ... |
Himself
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Trevor Berbick | ... |
Himself
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Cus D'Amato | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
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William Cayton | ... |
Himself
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Jim Jacobs | ... |
Himself
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| Joe Louis | ... |
Himself
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Max Schmeling | ... |
Himself
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| Jack Dempsey | ... |
Himself
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Gene Tunney | ... |
Himself
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Rocky Marciano | ... |
Himself
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| Muhammad Ali | ... |
Himself
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Carl Williams | ... |
Himself
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Larry Holmes | ... |
Himself
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Tyrell Biggs | ... |
Himself
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Mike Tyson narrates his life story as a reaction to fear and as a resolution not to be bullied or humiliated as he was when a boy in Brooklyn's mean streets. He starts boxing while at a state detention center; his coach there sends him to Cus D'Amato who becomes trainer, father figure, and confidence builder. Tyson wins a series of championships and, for six years, is unbeatable. A failed marriage, a felony conviction, and lack of training lead to his fall. We see later losing fights and archive footage of other incidents in his life. Tyson concludes by speaking philosophically about being a father and trying to be a better person. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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The man. The legend. The truth.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
27 March 2009 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Tyson: The Movie See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$85,046 (USA) (24 April 2009)Gross:
$887,126 (USA) (14 August 2009)Company Credits
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Mike Tyson: I always try to aim to the back of my opponent's head. Fantasize my punch going through them and in and out of the back of the head. It sounds like a brutal sport but it's just a technique, it's just an art. And when people hear you talk in this type of fashion they think of you as some brutal monster, but it's all ...
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James Toback, who had known Mike Tyson since Tyson was 19, financed the film with his own funds and shot thirty hours of footage in the process. See more »Quotes
Mike Tyson: My mission is to go and destroy, and not let anything get involved. You punch, you get hurt, I refused to get hurt, knocked down, or knocked out. I can't lose, I refuse to lose.Mike Tyson: I always try to aim to the back of my opponent's head. Fantasize my punch going through them and in and out of the back of the head. It sounds like a brutal sport but it's just a technique, it's just an art. And when people hear you talk in this type of fashion they think of you as some brutal monster, but it's all ...
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Who knew that Mike Tyson had this inside of him? The best parts of TYSON are when Mike confesses his origins. I won't spoil it, but watching this documentary makes you understand why he is the way he is. The cinematography is great too, as it seems that it was probably shot within a few days but the editing is smooth and interesting. There is a great amount of footage as well, and not just boxing matches. You see Tyson from age 14 to present, training, living, in court, with his family, etc.
The best word to use when describing TYSON is "empathy". Before this movie, I admit, I thought Tyson was a nut. I thought he was just another lunatic professional athlete that was out of control. Not much changed... he WAS a lunatic, he WAS out of control... but you know 100% why after viewing TYSON. And you can't really blame him.
8/10. Highly recommended!