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Fighting (2009) 5.4
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5.4/10 from 19,126 users
Metascore: 61/100
Reviews: 80 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 | ... | ||
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Christopher Anthony
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Stockbroker Jerry
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Trader Jim
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Alba Guzmán
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Shawn MacArthur, the kind-hearted 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 that seems to be 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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Harvey Boarden: You're in a $100,000 dollar Mercedes. Thats where were going.
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Written and Performed by Patrinell Staten
Courtesy of Light in the Attic Records
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Did You Know?
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
When Shawn tells Zulay he wants to help her with her rent, strands of her hair move on and off her face between shots. See more »Quotes
Shawn MacArthur: Where are we going?Harvey Boarden: You're in a $100,000 dollar Mercedes. Thats where were going.
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Soundtracks
"I Let a Good Man Go"Written and Performed by Patrinell Staten
Courtesy of Light in the Attic Records
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Not sure what disposition everyone else was in when watching this movie but it must have been a dark one.
Yes, its a formulaic fighting movie and I can understand that it might rub you up the wrong way but I really liked the minimal insecure way in which the down on their luck main characters Shawn (Channing Tatum) Harvey (Terrence Howard) held themselves acting wise and I thought they established an excellent rapport by the end. The casting overall felt just right.
Neither of them were likable in the beginning and it was this roughness that gave the film more realism. I don't think you can really compare this to Never Back Down which was, like many beat em up movies, more of a glossy cartoon with human actors. 'Fighting' has more of a grime to it, made immersing by excellent cinematography of NYC and cool locations.
I liked the fact that the fight scenes were not an all singing and all dancing over stylised Tonay Jaa affair. Because of this I felt totally absorbed by the 'in the crowd' camera shots; catching different angles. You really felt the fighting was more realistic, as if you've ever been in a fight you'll know that technique can only take you so far- Its really down to mind, heart and of course luck.
Nothing was overstated in this film and I think that might be the reason it has received such bad rating. I don't care that it felt budget and its nice to have an understated fighting movie for once without too many bells and whistles.