Film Review: The Fighter

Want to see a crowd-pleasing film, based on a true story, with excellent performances from its cast? Look no further than David O. Russell’s The Fighter. It has a straightforward and mostly predictable story that is character driven. Viewers may not relate to the main character’s dysfunctional family too much, but they will feel for them, one way or another. The Fighter is a solid entry into the boxing film genre and is energized by what should be award-winning or nominating performances by Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, Amy Adams, and Mark Wahlberg.