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Fighting (2009) - Synopsis

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"Fighting" is a rough-hewn heroic tale about realizing dreams of glory, putting audiences ringside at high-stakes underground street fights. Channing Tatum stars as Sean Arthur, a young man who scrapes up a living hustling counterfeit merchandise in NYC. With family tragedy in his past and his father keeping him at a distance, this outsider has little to motivate him. A chance encounter with veteran street-fighting coach Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard) leads to a whole new career for Sean. The ensuing bouts get tough, especially with the criminal element horning in, so Sean gets tougher. He will fight to win, not only the prize money but also the unexpected new relationships that are strengthening him.

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cinematicaddict says:

May 7, 2009

When I saw the trailer for this movie, I was ashamed for American culture. Then I thought, "Hey, maybe this is a parody!".

Unfortunately, this movie is completely serious.

2009 has brought us such staggeringly generic titles as:

"Monsters Vs. Aliens", "Fast and Furious", and "Taken".

Somehow, I was still horrified to see this movie come into existence. A bad movie about fighting... called "Fighting".

Congratulations Hollywood. You have beaten the dead horse of culture into an unrecognizable pulp. Please stop making movies.

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