Two Fists, One Heart (2008)

This is a contemporary story set in Perth, Western Australia. Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe. Joe wants ... See full summary »

Director:

Shawn Seet

Writer:

Rai Fazio

Stars:

Daniel Amalm, Ennio Fantastichini, Jessica Marais

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Daniel Amalm	...	Anthony Argo
Ennio Fantastichini	...	Joe Argo
Jessica Marais	...	Kate
Rai Fazio	...	Nico
Costas Kilias	...	Costa Akidis
Paul Pantano	...	Theo
Tim Minchin	...	Tom
Rosemary Lenzo	...	Concetta
Louisa Mignone	...	Francesca
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paul Berenger	...	Gav
Brett Bonetti	...	Boxing Commentator
Julz Cukrov	...	Crowd
Chris De Souza	...	Fong
Renato Fabretti	...	George
Sam Greco	...	Mick

Storyline

This is a contemporary story set in Perth, Western Australia. Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe. Joe wants Anthony to achieve the success in the ring that he was denied as a young man. When Anthony meets Kate, he begins to see his life - and the role violence - in a different light. He loses focus on boxing and, in a confrontation with his father, learns about Joe's painful past. Joe turns his back on his son. Anthony leaves the ring, spending time with Kate in their blossoming romance. He earns his living as a nightclub bouncer. When Anthony becomes involved in a street fight at a public event, Kate dumps him. Anthony reflects on who he is and all that he has recently lost. Tom, Kate's comedian brother helps Anthony see the world and his life from a different perspective. Joe is betrayed by Nico, another boxer of Sicilian decent. Anthony, now mature enough to make his own decisions, decides to honour his ...

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Plot Keywords:

boxing | number in title

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

19 March 2009 (Australia)

Also Known As:

A Coragem de Um Lutador

Filming Locations:

Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 8,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Palm Beach Pictures, Film Finance

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Missed Opportunity

This film is a case of what could have been. Several years ago John Polson, after having read Fazio's script, showed real interest in directing the film. Had he done so, the film would not only have had a talented director at the helm but it would have attracted international interest as well due to Polson's fame. Polson drew the line with Fazio starring in the picture and the writer was determined to star in his own film, so the two parted company.

Enter Shawn Seet as director and the result is a film that, for the most part, drags on to the point of losing the viewer's interest. The development of both the plot and relationships between most of the characters was tedious. It was too obvious what was going to happen.

I thought the film also suffered from a mish mash of acting talent with both stand out performances and cringe inducing ones. Fantastichini, Amalm, and Marais were all good in their roles, however Fazio and some of his mates could do with more acting lessons. Polson obviously saw what was coming.

The one real saving grace of the film however are the boxing scenes. Of all the boxing movies I have seen, these are the most realistic. Apart from Amalm, all the people in these scenes are real boxers who are actually going toe to toe with one another. Not even Raging Bull had more realism in the fight scenes. Unfortunately more was needed between these scenes.