Here is the first trailer for The Fighter starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Amy Adams from director David O. Russell. Based on a true story, this film has Oscar written all over it. Christian Bale reportedly lost lots of weight and underwent extensive makeup to embody his character. Bale has done this in the past, losing large amounts of weight for his role in ‘The Machinist’. Wahlberg looks good in this role and has great chemistry on screen with Amy Adams and Bale and he look like they are real life brothers in the film.
Here is a brief synopsis of the film:
“Paramount Pictures’ inspirational docudrama exploring the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born lightweight title winner “Irish” Micky Ward. A determined pugilist whose career in the ring was shepherded by his loyal half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale) — a hard-living boxer-turned-trainer whose own career in the ring was nearly sent down for the count due to drugs and crime — perennial underdog Irish Micky rebounded from a disheartening series of defeats to win both the WBU Intercontinental Lightweight title and the WBU Light Welterweight title thanks to a fierce combination of determination and hard work.”
What are your thoughts of this film?
Really looking forward to this movie with Bale and Adams being two of my favorite actors. Maybe, Christian Bale will finally get his Oscar nod as he is well overdue.
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That is the same feeling I had. I see a supporting actor nomination for Bale.
Christian Bale is the most masochistic actor EVER! But that also makes him the most badass! Wasn’t he just buff and such for Terminator not a year ago? And now he’s looks sickly and such! He better get an Oscar nom! Seriously, with dedication like that?
Movie looks a Rocky knock off, albeit a good one!
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I’m not sure about the Rocky knock-off….nothing can compare to that classic. Perhaps because it is in the same realm of boxing? I’m sure this will stand apart and on its own…
I think it’s just that underdog unexpected goes for the win and uplighting rah rah rah type feel while also being a boxing flick that’s garnering the comparison.
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I’ve had this one circled on the calendar for a while. Should be a good one. Can’t wait…
Really looking forward to The Fighter – looks quality and love the cast.
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This is a role perfect for Wahlberg, and while the story looks somewhat generic, it seems the performances would be well worth sitting through a viewing for. I’m a big fan of the entire cast.
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And Bale looks extremely thin in it as well. What’s the deal on that? Or is it just because he’s next to the uber buff Wahlberg?
If Bale is doing a squirelly role, I’m in! The trailer isn’t that great but based on Bale’s look and the names that have been attached to this film the last few years, there must be something good going on!
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Looking forward to The Fighter. For some reason, when I watch this trailer I automatically think of “Mark Wahlberg talks to animals” from Saturday Night Live..am I the only one?
(here is a link to the clip: http://www.hulu.com/watch/37753/saturday-night-live-mark-wahlberg-talks-to-animals )
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