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6.1/10 • 70

2017-05-121h 31m

ActionDrama

A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.

Directors
Thomas Napper
Writters
Johnny Harris
Editors
Johnny Harris, David Charap

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Johnny Harris

    Johnny Harris

    Jimmy McCabe

  2. Ian McShane

    Ian McShane

    Joe Padgett

  3. Ray Winstone

    Ray Winstone

    William Carney

  4. Michael Smiley

    Michael Smiley

    Eddie

  5. Luke J.I. Smith

    Luke J.I. Smith

    Damian

  6. Anna Wilson-Hall

    Anna Wilson-Hall

    Mary

  7. Jermaine Allen

    Jermaine Allen

    Boxing Ring Spectator

  8. Archie Cocker

    Archie Cocker

    Boxing Ring Spectator

  9. Stacey Lynn Crowe

    Stacey Lynn Crowe

    Boxers Wife

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Reno

Sep 26, 2017

6/10

He wants to return to his glory days! Another boxing film and this time its from Britain. Seems a small scale film. Most part of the film was a drama. But the entire final act was the event what everyone had waited for. Like any boxing film, it had the same story that a struggling boxer wants to get back to his professional position and he's intended to do anything for it. The pre-developments were a perfect setting for the what comes in the latter. More than that, a fine base laid for a sequel. This film was average, to me, but its open ending could take it to an even better level in his next. Because of the platform, it could become a small 'Rocky' series, if the filmmakers are willing to go that length. Besides, the title name was an ideal one for such sport. An ex-boxing sensation seeks his return to the ring after losing everything in the life. Recovering from alcoholic, the age is not on his side to get his glory back. No one is supportive. All he has is his firm mindset. But can he do it, especially the professional level challenge is being far fetched, what are all his other options and how far he would go are the remaining story to tell us. An okay film for a first time director. The cast looked okay too, and so the screenplay, even though built from a very familiar background. It tried its best to get the viewers sympathically with its main character. But not everyone gets that emotional appeal as he struggles. Particularly the final fight was guessable its direction. So not much impressive as it should have been, as there are great numbers of boxing films coming out every year. Just one time watchable film, otherwise not necessarily need to be watched, even if you love boxing. 6/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
sportsboxing