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2016
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Positive Reviews
75
Negative reviews
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3.2
When real life already conforms to the cliches of an underdog crowd pleaser, the work is done for you.
Av Club
3.0
The punches dont land with any real weight and the director doesnt immerse us in the middle of the action with a noticeable flair or style.
Den Of Geek
4.0
Eckhart balances gritty, ball busting inspiration with a supportive undertone that truly cares about Vinny, mixing funny little gyrating dance sequenc ..
We Got This Covered
2.5
Overall, Bleed for This is a conventional boxing saga about the improbable comeback of a fallen and flawed champ.
Austin Chronicle
3.0
Miles Teller impresses as real life underdog fighter Vinny Paz in this slightly undercooked boxing tale A troubled boxer.A committed coach.
Time Out
2.5
Otherwise, its main appeal will be for existing fans of sports movies.
Screen Daily
1.0
There are exceptions like Raging Bull, but part of the reason that movie succeeds is that its willing to explore the darkness of its subject.
Collider
1.5
The script doesnt challenge Youngers talented cast, and it reduces the complexity of Pazienzas story down to a fighter who fought to keep fighting.
Collider
3.1
Its great to see a movie not only acknowledge this reality, but make the man embracing it seem heroic.
Rogerebert
3.3
A well acted, but predictable boxing tale.Creating a boxing movie that feels original and void of the genres numerous, already existing cliches is no ..
IGN
3.0
Given the marketing stress on this as the Teller Eckhart show, the surprise isnt that either of them lack energy Eckhart, bulked up with a slobby paun ..
Telegraph
4.0
Even amidst the formulaic structuring, the energetic direction and lead performance by Miles Teller refuse to allow a technical knockout.
The Young Folks
4.0
It has a lot to offer as the telling of a true story, and comes together as a fun cinematic treat.
Cinema Blend
3.5
Even still, its a good fight yarn even if it lacks the style of CREED or the unexpected uplift of THE BLEEDER.
JoBlo
3.8
To pick ones self off the mat and persevere through guts, sheer will and the ability to take a shot its a universal metaphor for life, but also a stro ..
The Globe And Mail
2.5
Youngers treatment of this inspirational tale is what might be termed a dogged but ultimately rather flatfooted entry in the boxing genre.
One Guys Opinion
4.5
The spectacular pow.Open Road Films Ben Youngers workmanlike but nevertheless rousing Bleed for This accomplishes something thats a tall order for any ..
Village Voice
3.1
Two great performances overcome the stereotypes and sometimes sloppy aesthetics of this formulaic feel good boxing picture.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
For every Creed theres a Hands of Stone, making the prospect of yet another boxer bio pic less than appealing.
Blu Ray
2.0
The familiar conventions of the boxing moviethe underdog getting his shot, the fighter bonding with his trainer, the hero making a comebackget a muscu ..
Chicago Reader
4.0
There is something vaguely indecent and quite bizarre about pampered millionaire actors being protected from punches by camera angles and relentless r ..
The Times
2.5
Though a few characters tell us how hard it is, Younger fails to show it, and Tellers performance doesnt convey the grueling struggles involved.
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The movie never really overcomes the basic familiarity of its formulaTriumph Over Adversity (Sports Division)but within those limits, its extremely we ..
News Review
3.0
The road to recovery narrative seems irresistible on paper but, with its training montages and familiar beats, a sense of deja vu pervades.
Radio Times
4.5
Despite that familiar plot, every once in awhile a new entry comes along and manages to surprise us by offering something just new or different enough ..
Screen It
3.5
One way to understand the form of Walther Ruttmanns Berlin, Symphony of a Great City, is to see it as producing states of flow that reinforce a flat o ..
Pop Matters
2.0
The tales powerful dramatic arc is undeniable.But Pazienzas saga as depicted here feels overly simplified and lacking in heft.
The Wrap
3.8
Vinnys remarkable comeback story can make for compelling viewing.
News Day
3.5
Granted, Bleed for This does up the ante considerably by taking on the could only be true story of Vinny Pazienza, a stubbornly unsinkable boxer who h ..
Film Journal
3.0
Still, ultimately it feels a little like Seabiscuit with gloves instead of hooves.
The Guardian
3.0
But this film enjoyable though it is doesnt explore the real emotional pain that deeply, or at all.
The Guardian
2.0
Yet Bleed for This lacks the style of Creed or the swagger of The Fighter.
The Guardian
3.0
Yes, its a boxing comeback story. But the car accident makes it different, and Teller and Eckhart make it better than it ought to be.
Az Central
4.5
Still, the movie is less an uplift machine like last years sublime Creed than a kitchen sink cousin to the 2010 drama The Fighter.
Npr
3.2
Like the rest of the film, it hits you on the head so hard you might see cartoon stars and cuckoo clocks.
Ew
3.0
Unfortunately the film never emulates its protagonist by punching above its weight.
Flim List
4.0
It may be predictable, but Bleed For This still grabs with its astonishing against all odds true story, and its belter of a central performance from M ..
Empire
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Bleed for This (Open Road Films) Inspirational boxing movies are always about the persistence and resilience of an underdog a ..
Susang Ranger
3.8
Most movies about boxing contain performances from the Stillmans Gym of Dramatic Art, but writer director Ben Younger resists all of the Rocky cliches ..
Observer
3.0
This boxing drama isnt particularly groundbreaking, but its still absorbing, thanks to strong performances from its two leads.
Common Sense Media
3.0
His performance is easily one of the best things about the movie, and probably the greatest thing the actor has ever done.
Flickering Myth
3.8
Tellers work is the films soul, and he completely convinces us of Vinnys affability, flaws and steely determination.The performance has intelligent to ..
Sf Gate
3.0
It remains to be seen if Bleed for This, Ben Youngers excellent biographical film about Providence boxing champion Vinny The Pazmanian Devil Pazienza ..
Boston Herald
1.9
To understand the queasiness at the heart of Bleed for This, its worth starting with its final scene.
Slant Magazine
2.5
The halfhearted attempt to tweak the boxing movie formula is a diversionary tactic.No amount of feints will change one fact: Bleed for This has no new ..
Washington Post
3.5
It would be tiresome were it not for the casual energy of the filmmaking.
The New York Times
3.2
Itd probably be much less funnyalthough it wouldnt surprise me if the Pazienza charm shown here comes through in spadesbut it would be more emotionall ..
The Film Stage
3.8
So, dont expect miracles.Not every biopic needs to reinvent the form.
Chicago Tribune
3.8
Vinny Pazienzas story is a pretty amazing one and certainly deserving of a movie.
Boston Globe
3.8
Solid direction, writing, acting and production make this both an exciting boxing flick and one that has to leave you in awe of what one man went thro ..
Reeling Reviews
3.8
Solid direction, writing, acting and production make this both an exciting boxing flick and one that has to leave you in awe of what one man went thro ..
Reeling Reviews
3.8
Open Road Films Bleed for This has no right to be any good (it is, but well get to that).Like Miles Tellers face, the concept is easy to make fun of.
Uproxx
2.0
But Bleed for This doesnt bleed, and it doesnt make us bleed.It doesnt inflict the tiniest emotional scratch.
Flickfilosopher
4.0
The true, incredible story of Vincent Pazienza, aka Vinny Paz, aka PazMania, is a compelling portrait of punctured masculinity.
The Irish Times
2.5
Its a sign of just how contrived and manufactured any sports biopic can be, and like Hands of Stone, Bleed for This is unremarkable, predictable and f ..
Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
All production values, notably Larkin Seiples vigorous camerawork and Kay Lees evocatively banal production design, contribute to soaking the viewer i ..
Hollywood Reporter
3.8
Ciaran Hinds, left, Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart star in the drama of a boxers return against doctors orders in Bleed For This.
Detroit News
3.5
Boxing isnt just about being able to throw a good punch; its as much about how you take the blows that come your way.
Variety
2.5
Its an interesting narrative that should arguably be turned into a film, one that deserves a spot in the never ending glut of boxing dramas.
Consequence Of Sound
3.1
Its a great physical performance, but not a very exciting one, emotionally.
Nj
3.5
Pazienzas story obviously makes a strong subject for a movie, but Younger and company cant bring the movie to total victory either as a Rockyesque sou ..
Movie Habit
2.0
Bleed for This isnt a total dud; Eckhart is great, Teller is acting his heart out, and there are moments of pure fun and excitement.But in a field of ..
Vox
4.0
This works as a metaphor for the protagonist, seemingly a lost cause, who vies tirelessly and shows unspeakable determination to triumph in the face o ..
Hey U Guys
2.8
As enjoyable as it is spending time with these people and these actors, no one evidences any personal growth, least of all Tellers champ, whos all abo ..
The Play List
2.0
Yes, Pazs story is unique, and you have to admire the insistence in telling it, but Bleed For This cant help but follow the emotional beats that filmm ..
Now Toronto
1.0
He leaned hard on charm in the winsome indie The Spectacular Now and the bro centric rom com That Awkward Moment.He dived into wannabe blockbusters li ..
Ner Dist
3.5
Bleed for This is a solid addition to the boxing movie canon, already overstuffed.Pazienzas determination to beat enormous odds and Tellers passionate ..
Tamp A Bay
4.0
It is the ultimate boxing comeback movie and Teller is never less than compelling in the lead role.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Theres a twist in Bleed for This, a scrappy but winning real life boxing saga, that charges its timeworn material with a measure of intrigue and origi ..
Lw Lies
2.8
Teller is appealing and believable as the fighter with an iron will and an unbelievable drive to excel in a brutal and punishing sport.
Cleve Land
3.0
Teller delivers a fierce performance that makes this bullheaded young man remarkably likeable and easy to cheer for.
Contact Music
4.3
Merely getting out of the halo successfully is achievement enough.
Ar Kansas Online
3.0
It might be honest, but its also transparent artifice, just like Vinnys underdog journey.
Film Racket
3.8
Simply put, charismatic boxer Vinny Pazienza is a true fighter in every sense of the word with a larger than life personality and wicked sense of humo ..
Patriot Ledger
3.1
1 of 5 View Caption In this image released by Open Road Films, Miles Teller appears in a scene from the film, Bleed For This.
Sltrib
3.0
Solid in all creative departments, and downplaying melodrama and big moments for an even handed realism, its an accomplished piece of filmmaking.
Scmp
1.5
Its the films final moment however, filled with melancholy confidence and wisdom, that doesnt make it difficult to say hell probably be in the Best Ac ..
Ign
5.0
Poetic license comes into play.The essence of Vinnys story shines through.)
Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Coming from Open Road Films, Bleed For This is a story about courage and perseverance against impossible odds.Miles Teller takes you on this journey w ..
Movie Web
4.0
Like The Fighter, the emphasis here is on the human element, and it gets everything right.Teller is magnificent in this part, really inhabiting the sp ..
Dead Line
2.0
Its a crazier than fiction tale thats also actually crazy: Paz rolled the dice and won, but its also a miracle he didnt lose.
Metro New York
3.0
It doesnt need to exist, particularly, but hey, if you wanted something new you wouldnt be watching a boxing movie.
The Shiz Nit
2.0
The lead actors bring plenty of soul, but the scripts got no punch.
The Skinny
2.0
Its an undeniably remarkable story, and one that feels custom made for Hollywood.
No La
3.0
The resulting drama is never less than watchable, but Younger and Teller cant elevate the movie to classic status.
What So
3.0
Boxing fans and fans of boxing movies will probably like Bleed For This well enough.Its competently made and Vinny Pazienzas story is interesting.
Lainey Gossip
4.5
Teller is a knockout. He nails the hometown heros accent, fighting style and goofball charm.
Seven Day Svt
3.1
Teller not only performs for much of the movie encumbered by this contraption; he makes its removal, sans anesthetics, seem more painful than any mere ..
National Post
2.0
Synopsis Miles Teller (Whiplash, War Dogs) laces up the gloves and steps into the ring to play boxing bad boy Vinny Paz Man Pazienza.Hes a loudmouth b ..
Sky
4.0
This is another in a list of fine performances by Miles Teller, who was so good in last years Whiplash. Here he captures the ego of Pazienza perfectly ..
Media Mikes
3.0
It is still a worthwhile watch, however, if only for the unbelievable comeback story it resurrects from faded memory.
Toronto Sun
3.0
The good thing is that Vinnys story is an inspiring one, and its told with enough passion and punch to make up for its often overt familiarity and a l ..
Blog Bullz Eye
2.5
However, there is no excitement there and everything about the movie feels a little safe and flat.
Cairo 360
3.1
Its a compelling triumph over adversity and the sort of dynamic performance that can single handedly give life to a movie.
Am Ny
2.5
It was an interesting piece of dialogue that highlighted the harsh realities of the boxing industry.Overall, Bleed For This is an enjoyable film.
Film Ireland
3.5
As powerful as Eckhart is, director Ben Younger allows Teller to shine.This is an unconventional boxing story that sells out a bit by playing with his ..
Abc News Go
2.5
True story.A tale of grit and indomitable willpower told in a picture that has grit in abundance.
Seattle Times
3.5
The result, titled Bleed for This, is the very definition of routine.
Cinema Scope
5.0
Boxing does the same but for adults.This is where Bleed For This staggers back to the corner.
Gq Magazine
4.0
STRONG performances and a genuinely remarkable real life tale help Ben Youngers boxing drama Bleed For This rise above the similarities it undoubtedly ..
Indie London
3.8
If it wasnt based on a true story you could easily dismiss this film.
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