This is so much more than a fight film. The fighting is secondary to family, family favorites and what drugs do to a person and relationships. The performances here are amazing. It is Christian Bale's film, but my favorite performance was Melissa Leo's as the mother of the nine (9!!!) kids of that family. She is NOT a good mom. She and Christian Bale should both get Oscar nominations. Amy Adams and Mark Wahlberg may as well.
The seven sisters (of Mickey and Dicky) in this film are hilarious. They are tough as nails, bitchy, nasty, East Coast Irish with sky-high bangs and really, really bad hair in general. These women made me laugh each time they were on scene. I love actors.
If you like great acting, muscular chests or fight films, put this one in your queue.
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