Here is one from the Oscar list! Although it didn't win Best Picture, it's didn't make the nomination list for nothing!The film is based on the true story of a relatively unknown boxer, Micky Ward, and it takes a look at not only some awesome fighting scenes, but all the internal conflicts of his life too.
A talented fighter, Micky family are just one of the obstacles to success - but how do you tell your family to butt-out without losing their support which you desperately need? Mark Wahlberg (playing Micky) spent four years prepping for this passion project, and it shows; he's great. It is a super-skinny Christian Bale playing Dicky, however, who steals the show. Intense, scary and more believable than ever, he's a glorious sight to behold.
