Tag Archives: Boxing

Fighter (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): You will cheer for this boxer girl

Posted on March 21, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Fighter” is atypical in its seemingly conventional sports drama. When it starts the story along with its struggling underdog heroine full of pluck and determination, it looks rather predictable on the surface, but then it deliberately … Continue reading →

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My Punch-drunk Boxer (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Pansori boxer

Posted on October 12, 2019 by kaist455

The promotional poster of South Korean film “My Punch-drunk Boxer”, whose original title is “Pansori Boxer”, looked pretty odd and silly to me when I came across it a few months ago. After all, the juxtaposition of boxing and a … Continue reading →

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Creed II (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Fathers and sons with issue

Posted on February 22, 2019 by kaist455

“Creed II” is a safe sequel mostly making predictable moves inside its genre conventions. Although it is understandably less refreshing and surprising compared to what was magnificently achieved in its 2015 predecessor, the movie is still fairly entertaining mainly thanks … Continue reading →

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Creed (2015) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Something Old, New, and Unexpected

Posted on January 13, 2016 by kaist455

“Creed” is an underdog movie true to the dogged spirit of its old senior in many ways. Faithfully following its senior’s footsteps with some bittersweet sense of nostalgia, the movie also brings a considerable amount of fresh energy into the … Continue reading →

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Fists of Legend (2013) ☆☆(2/4) : Lots of punches and kicks with little preparation

Posted on April 11, 2013 by kaist455

Usually, the sports films about boxing or kickboxing or MMA or any other kinds of sports played in the ring/cage have the preparation/build-up process before their obligatory big showdown scene. Main characters are introduced in the beginning, and we get … Continue reading →

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The Fighter (2010) ☆☆1/2(2.5/3) : Maybe it should have been titled “The Fighters”

Posted on March 12, 2011 by kaist455

Although there are good things I like, there is something unbalanced in “The Fighter” bothers me, and that is why I am not so sure about whether I like it or not. It is definitely a well-made drama with the … Continue reading →

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