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Fighting (2009) 5.4
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5.4/10 from 18,772 users
Metascore: 61/100
Reviews: 79 user | 118 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com In New York City, a young counterfeiter is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist, who becomes his manager on the bare-knuckling brawling circuit. Director:Dito Montiel |
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Cast
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| Terrence Howard | ... | ||
| Zulay Henao | ... | ||
| Michael Rivera | ... |
Ajax
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Martinez
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Christopher Anthony
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Jack Dancing
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| Ivan Martin | ... |
Stockbroker Jerry
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Trader Jim
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Altagracia Guzman | ... |
Alba Guzmán
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Gabrielle Pelucco | ... |
Lila
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Shawn MacArthur, the kindhearted son of an Alabama wrestling coach, makes a grim living selling fake products on the streets in New York. After dealing with thieving punks, he's discovered by bare-knuckle street-fight manager Harvey Boarden. He soon proves himself worthy and starts earning a small fortune, part of which he volunteers to spend on single mother Zulay Velez. Shawn doesn't cheat, and just that seems a major problem, notably after the arrival of his Alabama high-school rival. Written by KGF Vissers
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Some dreams are worth the fight.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense fight sequences, a sex scene and brief strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
24 April 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Untitled Dito Montiel Project See more »Filming Locations:
DeKalb Av/Washington Park, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£991,180 (UK) (15 May 2009)Gross:
$23,036,320 (USA) (5 June 2009)Company Credits
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Written and Performed by Marvin Gaye
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Trivia
In this film, Channing Tatum's character states he is from Birmingham, Alabama and Terrence Howard's character states he is from Chicago, IL. In real life, Tatum was born in Cullman, Alabama and Howard was born in Chicago, IL. See more »Goofs
In the scene where Harvey pays a visit to Jack's office in the back of the store. Harvey knocks on the door then proceeds to enter the room. In the next shot, one of Jack's men opens the door for Harvey and there is a wall and a clothes rack behind Harvey. See more »Quotes
Jack Dancing: In the words of the late, great, Marvin Gaye. Let's... Get... It... On!See more »
Connections
Edited into The Rotten Tomatoes Show: 17 Again/State of Play/Crank High Voltage (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"Theme from Trouble Man"Written and Performed by Marvin Gaye
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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There seemed to be a positive attitude before the film started – which was given a helping hand by the "star" of the film Channing Tatum (who plays Shawn MacArthur) making a guest appearance before the film started to introduce the movie.
A bit of a poor man's Rocky, with (believe it or not) an even worse story. Delving into the seedy, underground world of bare-knuckle fighting – with no holds barred.
A new kid in town, down on his luck in the big City meets up with and becomes unlikely friends with a less than successful con man / fight promoter and his entourage of misfits and vagabonds. The fights get increasingly intense as each opponent gets bigger and stronger than the last, until the big showdown with a boyhood nemesis.
Meanwhile, as a sub-plot, the up-and-coming fighter tries to woo a club waitress by always turning up whenever she is around … alas, I suppose stalking has the same effect as a bunch of roses to some people today.
This was a poorly directed film, and the characters were pretty wooden, the story was very laboured and moved very slowly.
The redeeming features were some of the fight scenes (that were a bit on the brutal side), and the "comedy" performance of the girlfriend's Mother that kept popping into the room on the most inappropriate of moments! Although the fight sequences may be of interest to some – I would say that many others would find these quite off putting.
The film tries to save itself with some plot twists, but, unfortunately – you could see these punches coming from a long way off.
Channing Tatum in the opening introduction before the film started described the plot line of the movie as being loosely based on "Midnight Cowboy" – but it is a very loose connection both in story, acting ability or finished result – and this film definitely wasn't the winner.