Fighting (2009)

Note Générale:

5,2/10   

Réalisateur:

Dito Montiel

Scénaristes (WGA):

Robert Munic (written by) and
Dito Montiel (written by)

Date de sortie:

24 avril 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Drame | Sport

Accroche:

Some dreams are worth the fight.

Intrigue:

In New York City, a young counterfeiter is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist, who becomes his manager on the bare-knuckling brawling circuit. |

Plot Keywords:

New York City | Choke Hold | Debt | Hit In The Head | Alabama

Récompenses:

1 nomination

Avis des utilisateurs:

Cool Fighting Movie! Understated and Excellent Cast

Ensemble

Channing Tatum	...	Shawn MacArthur
Terrence Howard	...	Harvey Boarden
Zulay Henao	...	Zulay Velez
Michael Rivera	...	Ajax
Flaco Navaja	...	Ray Ray
Peter Anthony Tambakis	...	Z (as Peter Tambakis)
Luis Guzmán	...	Martinez
Anthony DeSando	...	Christopher Anthony
Roger Guenveur Smith	...	Jack Dancing
Brian J. White	...	Evan Hailey (as Brian White)
Ivan Martin	...	Stockbroker Jerry
Danny Mastrogiorgio	...	Trader Jim
Altagracia Guzman	...	Alba Guzmán
Gabrielle Pelucco	...	Lila
Angelic Zambrana	...	Kimo's Girl

Autre(s) titre(s):

Untitled Dito Montiel Project (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for intense fight sequences, a sex scene and brief strong language.

Durée:

105 min

Pays:

USA

Langue:

Anglais | Russe

Couleur:

Couleur

Rapport de forme:

1,85 : 1

Son:

Dolby Digital | DTS

Classification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #44516) | UK:15 | Ireland:15A | South Korea:15 | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Norway:15 | Iceland:14 | Germany:16

Lieux de tournage:

DeKalb Av/Washington Park, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Société:

Rogue Pictures

Anecdotes:

The character Zulay Velez grandmother pronounces her name slightly differently than the rest of the cast at the suggestion of writer Kevin Misher. Misher thought it would indicate a closer relationship between Zulay and her grandmother as family/friends often have pet names for each other.

Goofs:

Continuité: In the last fight the black guy takes out his shirt twice.

Guillemet:

Jack Dancing: In the words of the late, great, Marvin Gaye. Let's... Get... It... On!

Connexions:

Références War (2007)

Bande son:

Magic

Cool Fighting Movie! Understated and Excellent Cast

Not sure what disposition everyone else was in when watching this movie but it must have been a dark one.

Yes, its a formulaic fighting movie and I can understand that it might rub you up the wrong way but I really liked the minimal insecure way in which the down on their luck main characters Shawn (Channing Tatum) Harvey (Terrence Howard) held themselves acting wise and I thought they established an excellent rapport by the end. The casting overall felt just right.

Neither of them were likable in the beginning and it was this roughness that gave the film more realism. I don't think you can really compare this to Never Back Down which was, like many beat em up movies, more of a glossy cartoon with human actors. 'Fighting' has more of a grime to it, made immersing by excellent cinematography of NYC and cool locations.

I liked the fact that the fight scenes were not an all singing and all dancing over stylised Tonay Jaa affair. Because of this I felt totally absorbed by the 'in the crowd' camera shots; catching different angles. You really felt the fighting was more realistic, as if you've ever been in a fight you'll know that technique can only take you so far- Its really down to mind, heart and of course luck.

Nothing was overstated in this film and I think that might be the reason it has received such bad rating. I don't care that it felt budget and its nice to have an understated fighting movie for once without too many bells and whistles.