Southpaw

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  • 2015


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Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
But all of Gyllenhaals discipline and drive is misdirected; its wasted energy, a cinematic rope a dope. Av Club
4.5
And it doesnt help that Fuqua (The Equalizer) and Sutter play every wrenching new twist in Billys life, all of which weve seen in boxing movies from T .. Den Of Geek
3.0
Its why we mistake drastic weight fluctuations and Method stunts for a great performance. EW
3.8
Boxing isnt a sport of surprises. Its not about who can throw the most original punch or dodge in a brand new fashion. Like so many sports, its about .. Rogerebert
4.0
Southpaw even features a hard driving hip hop soundtrack that meshes perfectly with jump roping scenes and footwork and punching practice shot beautif .. Common Sense Media
2.0
In that brief moment, it offers a viscerally engaging portrait of masculine belligerence driven to its hardiest extremes. Indie Wire
2.5
Its a solid if strenuous piece of acting, one that never lets us forget every ounce of effort that went into achieving it. Variety
2.5
What Southpaw fails to showcase is any technique in its skillset worth calling its own. We Got This Covered
2.0
He has bulked up tremendously and wears the characters grief like a sweaty robe. Time Out
3.0
The boxing movie is the ultimate temptation for screen actors keen to prove their macho mettle. The Guardian
2.0
The drama is aggressively bulked up like Jake Gyllenhaal himself in the lead, who shows none of the live wire charisma he had in Nightcrawler; here he .. The Guardian
1.9
Boxings relevance as a subject for visceral drama and allegory in cinema lasted all of four years, from Sylvester Stallone using the sport as a metaph ..
1.9
Southpaw may be rote, predictable and mawkish, but none of those faults lie in its star.
4.0
The punishment the movie doles out is unceasing.50 Cent has the straight ahead credibility of a businessman; he doesnt editorialize. Vulture
4.0
Again, hats off to the actors and editor John Refoua who make this old chicken soup exciting to watch. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
The sharp performances and committed cinematography elevate this stock drama to something beyond routine.
3.5
Violence and sentimentality dance in the ring, and the audience leaves satisfied, if not exactly surprised. The New York Times
2.7
The audience spends a fair amount of time watching this one man absorb punishmentand, with Southpaw clocking in north of two hours, that means we watc .. Paste Magazine
3.8
In the end, Southpaw clicks all its moving pieces into place, even if it is housed in a familiar structure. IGN
2.0
If someone anyone had devoted equivalent stamina to the screenplay, we might have an actual movie on our hands. Telegraph
4.0
Though its plot is a violent fairy tale, the one thing about Southpaw thats said to be authentic is the way its boxing matches are conceived and photo ..
5.0
Its a boxing movie that hits most of the stations of the boxing genre the cruelty of the business, the devotion of the trainer, and the ring as the cr .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
If youve seen them enough times, you can spot them coming from a mile away. The Young Folks
4.5
Despite my criticisms of the straightforward plot and rushed central character arc, it doesnt feel like a cash grab or a showcase for the main star. The Young Folks
3.0
But if its true, it also explains why this is not just a testosterone soaked tale of triumph through violence.
2.0
But its also neither a good movie, nor an entertaining one and given the legacy of boxing films, its hard to recommend. Cinema Blend
2.0
Like the left handed punch Tick teaches Billy to save up for the right moment, Whitaker makes the movie bounce back a bit. Ny Daily News
4.0
All in all, this is an exceedingly well packaged melodrama, which manages to hit all the classic boxing movie beats without coming off as a ROCKY clon .. JoBlo
2.5
The resulting storyline is under cooked in terms of character development and predictable enough that it teeters on parody at times (due to its self s .. Screen Rant
2.5
The melodrama is uncomfortably high; the checked box plot is manipulative. The Globe And Mail
3.8
What keeps this cornball business from getting out of hand is the commitment of Gyllenhaal, whose performance is fierce and muscular, in and out of th .. Philly
4.0
Though laden with cliches, it is consistently hard hitting and never loses plot.
4.0
With a heartening story in tow, the film transforms a regular tale of suffering, loss and redemption extraordinarily.
2.0
Essentially just a down and dirty variation on that classic pugilistic tearjerker The Champ...despite its hardboiled exterior, the movie still wallows .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
McAdams is breezy and believable even in this stock protective wife role. Village Voice
2.5
White people patronize her, assuming poverty and she just doesnt know any better. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
A bland middling boxing drama..Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz A bland middling boxing drama that knocked me silly with all its conventional blows. Sover
3.8
Those performances elevate material thats already serious and thoughtful. ReelViews
2.0
Unfortunately, while such simplicity triggers visceral reactions, Southpaw cant eye bulge its way past a disappointing script thats mostly about recyc .. Blu Ray
3.5
Screenwriter Kurt Sutter ultimately falls prey to too many genre cliches, but you have to admire a fight picture in which the thrill of victory and th .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Theres upping the dramatic stakes, and then theres this.This isnt to suggest that the movies dramatic setup is wrong at face value. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
This old fashioned story is told well enough without much distinction.
3.0
This old fashioned story is told well enough without much distinction.
3.8
Instead of a lot of dialogue, the character is a study in emotional extremes. Usa Today
3.8
Tears of the Sun is a mess, plain and simple.Clearly its been designed to educate clueless Americans about a terrible situation, but surely there coul .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Yet look beyond the compelling performance and the blood and sweat stained canvas and you see the cliche ridden screenplay and ploddingly predictable .. The Times
3.0
The story is straight up and honest, with no gimmicky surprises at the end.This is a genre movie that has a lot in common with Rocky (another one from .. Lariat
3.0
There may be no prizes for guessing how things turn out for Hope, but the role certainly allows its star to triumph. Radio Times
4.5
Tragedy then strikes (and it hits hard on an emotional scale considering the buildup and performances before that), and the fighter endures a fall fro .. Screen It
3.0
Southpaw isnt remotely original but it still provides rousing enough entertainment for fight fans. Independent
3.1
Maybe itll be for Southpaw, a retro, in your face fight drama that dribbles into sappiness. Rolling Stone
2.5
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.5
Remove the swearing, the blood, the Eminem songs and the people of color from Southpaw, and you basically have the most popular boxing movie of 1935.D .. The Wrap
1.5
Hes a spectacular sight, all pulsing veins and popping pecs, topped by a terrific snarl. News Day
3.0
But the best of the boxing movies do more than satisfy our desire for the tried and true. Cs Monitor
2.0
Thats also often true of the film, which repeatedly stumbles into hackneyed territory but finds its footing during its inevitable final showdown, whic .. Film Journal
1.9
And as is often the case with recycling, its hard to distinguish it from a bag of garbage. New York Post
3.0
Its a brutal performance in a film that sometimes looks more like a music video. Az Central
2.0
Southpaw is a mawkish mess, a string of cliches masquerading as a script. Smh
2.0
With movies and TV inching ever closer to the meta singularity that will render all earnestness extinct, a film that doubles down on performance and d .. Npr
1.3
What happens when a fine actor is terribly miscast.Its like pushing a dancer into a minefield. Star Tribune
1.5
Clichd, obvious, and tired. Weve seen this story so many times before, but rarely with such a lack of appreciation for just how unheroic its hero is.
3.1
Thats as deep as this movie gets.Its as subtle as a punch to the face, which is the way of director Antoine Fuqua. Toronto Star
4.5
If this movie connects with audiences, of course it does so first and foremost as a visual and visceral spectacle, an old school inspirational yarn ab .. Salon
3.0
It is frustrating that some loose plot threads are brushed off, so that we can wallow in Hopes hopelessness as long as possible, and there is no real .. Flim List
2.0
But it is undeniably SouthpAwful.What are the best and worst boxing movies Film Inquiry
3.5
Southpaw is redeemed by its cast, but a bit more imagination could have made it a much better film. Eye For Film
4.0
Superb editing makes the championship fight thrilling and edge of seat material.Its a rousing conclusion to an affecting film that leaves us inspired, ..
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Southpaw (The Weinstein Company) At the Cannes Film Festival, Harvey Weinstein publicly predicted that Jake Gyllenhaal (Night .. Susang Ranger
4.4
Devastated and despondent, Billy never recovers, but dropping out doesnt seem to be an option.The dead end sadness of the fight game is that once a ch .. Observer
2.0
Manipulative is the best word to describe Southpaw. Kurt Sutter simply doesnt know how to write drama without resorting to bombastic theatrics and a h .. Flickering Myth
3.5
Billy Hope overpowers a standard script, punching you in the gut at times, and finally lifting you up.It might be a bit too early to be pitting this o .. Book My Show
1.0
Its exactly what certain critics yearn for: a midrange drama for adults. New Yorker
4.5
As a boxing champ, Gyllenhaal transforms more than his body.Scott GarfieldThe Weinstein Company Time
2.0
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2.0
Nothings necessarily unique about Sutters tale, even if the action does jump off the screen. The Film Stage
3.1
Sort of.It helps if you dont mind your boxing movies made up of massive granite chunks of previous boxing movies. Chicago Tribune
3.1
A satisfying B movie with an A movie veneer, Southpaw huffs and puffs to punch above its weight. Boston Globe
3.0
Its all there.Southpaw has so many layers of cheese it legally qualifies as a casserole. Uproxx
1.5
Weve seen this story so many times before, but rarely with such a lack of appreciation for just how unheroic someone like Billy actually is. Flickfilosopher
2.0
If Southpaw can frequently brutalize physically, the picture rarely can bruise emotionally or spiritually, and this distinction makes all the differen .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Even the boxing sequences are mostly unremarkable, a few exciting POV shots aside. Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
At two hours, the film is paced just right and manages not to overstay its welcome. Lyles Movie Files
2.0
Which tells you a lot about the Oscars.True, its an engaging turn and technically impressive. Standard
4.0
While it achieves its purpose to show how rough the sport is, its barbaric enough as it is and doesnt need this phony enhancement. Tony Medley
3.0
The character is the main aspect Fuquas clunky sports drama has going for it.Boxing fans will eat it up. Coles Mithey
3.0
Jake Gyllenhaal Gyllenhaal plays Billy Hope, an undefeated, up from the mean streets light heavyweight boxing champion known for relying on force more .. Detroit News
4.3
At least this one does a good job building up the tension before delivering the inevitable.
1.5
The film could have been an intense character based drama, but doesnt end up being more than a simplistic and underexplored story of a damaged family .. Firstpost
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
3.1
McAdams and Whitaker are very good, as well, and on the filmmaking side, Fuqua stages the boxing sequences with brutal intensity. Aisle Seat
3.0
If Southpaw gets that job done while completing a familiar riches to rags to redemption trajectory, it is all because of its lead actor Jake Gyllenhaa .. Herald Sun
2.0
Hope is full of anger and rage, but Gyllenhaal never chews the scenery. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
What this movie really is at heart is just a good natured, perfectly decent, meat and potatoes palooka. Nj
4.5
Its full of intense close ups, but almost totally lacking in elevating perspective. Movie Habit
3.0
The overstated nature of this title will push a more cynical viewer away from this project (yes, theres a good old fashioned training for a big fight .. Hey U Guys
1.9
If you dont know how Southpaw is going to end, then this is the first movie youve ever seen and you should have started with a better one. Film Freak Central
5.0
Even addressing common employee grievances is harder than one would imagine. Scroll
4.0
SOUTHPAW is a story weve seen many times before, but its acted with such heart and directed with such skill that its hard to resist. Maki At The Movies
3.5
While the flimsy plot is essentially a boxing movie hiding behind familial drama, instead of the other way around, the acting is utterly sensational.
3.0
Now Jake Gyllenhaals latest is being hailed by some critics who should know better as the finest ringside spectacle since Martin Scorseses 1980 master .. Mirror
3.5
The melodrama is absorbing and well directed, but I have to take points away for indulging so much in jacked up brutality of sustained fight scenes... .. Varia Gate
3.0
The lack of investigation just doesnt make sense and the culminating bout for the middleweight title is a roundabout way of trying to level the scales .. Digital Spy
3.0
Floats like a bee, stings like a butterfly.The script keeps its gloves on but Gyllenhaal gives his all, notching up one of his very best performances. Games Radar
3.0
Fuqua and cinematographer Mauro Fiore dont sacrifice clarity for action, staying in tight and steady as a referee, all the way to the inevitable Big F .. Tamp A Bay
3.5
And there are plenty of folks who will love it for being just that. Nz Herald
3.1
And the overall tone is absolutely humorless.Perhaps at this stage its impossible to make a fight movie that isnt a recycling project. Kansas City
3.1
Here, covered in love of family tattoos, hes got the believable build and footwork of a boxer. Stl Today
2.5
Slick direction and meaty performances may be enough for some viewers, but this boxing dramas complete lack of originality keeps it from being somethi .. Contact Music
2.5
With a weaker central performance, the movie would be an even bigger mess. Film Racket
4.5
There is a rawness, urgency and intensity in the Southpaws narrative that elevates its own biopic material.
3.5
This serious boxing drama just works so hard at being a serious boxing drama. Vanity Fair
3.0
The boxing movie has been a gift to filmmakers virtually since the dawn of cinematic time. The Arts Desk
5.0
However it might have played in its originally intended form, Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a boxer in desperate need of redemption, shows how .. Wsj
3.5
While its themes are familiar and subtlety lacking, there is no denying its convictions. Matts Movie Reviews
4.4
Southpaw is a powerful addition to the boxing genre, raw and tough and loaded with emotion. It packs quite a punch, one that audiences will feel long .. Sltrib
3.0
What makes a good boxing movie.Your response to this could directly dictate the level of enjoyment you get out of Antoine Fuquas Southpaw, a conventio .. Scmp
4.5
Billy doesnt even meet Tick until about halfway through the movie, and its a bit of a slog even after that. Ign
3.0
The usual storyline of the fighter going for the gold against all odds is front and center. Movie Web
3.0
Southpaw might as well be called Boxing Movie, with its plain, predictable story frequently undermining its award season aspirations.But its far from .. Cinemix Tape
4.5
The Weinstein Company has decided to open the film wide in the heart and heat of summer.Heres hoping it can withstand the competition. Dead Line
2.0
Its as though Fuqua watched how Sylvester Stallone directed his iconic training montages in his Rocky entries just to see how to do one that delivers .. Metro New York
1.5
When Billys smart, ardent wife Maureen (Rachel McAdams) warns him that hell be punch drunk in two years, she seems off by at least 18 months. Film Comment
4.0
Its official: Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the best actors working today. Film Comment
3.0
Southpaw is the film equivalent of a Quattro Formaggi pizza, enjoyable to those with the right palette but lacking the necessary ingredients to truly .. One Room With A View
3.1
Chameleonic actor Jake Gyllenhaals light heavyweight boxing champ Billy the Great Hope can take on any contender... But when he faces the greatest hea .. Daily Herald
3.0
Its enough to bring the film back from the brink, leaving me content despite myself. What Culture
3.1
An original story worthy of its actors performances couldve made Southpaw a real champ. Mercury News
3.1
The Fix Is In by Glenn Lovell Billy Hope is cruisin for a bruisin.How could it be otherwise Bitly
3.0
When does great acting trump a formulaic story When the actor is Jake Gyllenhaal and the story is the boxing melodrama Southpaw. No La
2.0
Antoine Fuquas riches to rags tale is meant to dramatize the life and career of Eminemthe film was originally a vehicle for the rappercharting a boxer .. Under The Radar Mag
2.5
Like the rest of Southpaw, though, theres that inevitability factor, and its tough to support a two hour film when its course seems predetermined and .. Scene Stealers
4.0
The movie is packed with raw energy, but it doesnt quite knock you out. reason
3.0
You can almost use a checklist for every major plot point in Southpaw, right down to the final act. Bowling Green Daily News
3.1
But the strength of the performances by Gyllenhaal and Whitaker elevate it to quality hokum. Seattle Times
1.5
Sutters writing isnt after subtletyhis protagonists name is Hope! Film Journal International ..
3.0
Southpaw definitely doesnt try to switch up its stance; the punches it lands are familiar yet impactful due to the aggressive, committed performance b ..
3.0
And Whitaker gives a special performance.Sutters script is uneven but has some symbolic depth the symbol of one damaged eye is revealing. Tony Mack
2.5
Its a phenomenal performance, and without it the movie would be a complete write off. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
The film is set up like a straightforward redemption story, but what makes Southpaw interesting is the complexity of Hopes characterthanks to Gyllenha .. New Republic
3.8
Who would have guessed that the movies knockout punch would be delivered by a kid National Post
3.0
The combination of Gyllenhaals powerhouse performance and typically unflinching direction from Antoine The Equalizer Fuqua makes for a drama worth get .. Sky
3.0
Gyllenhaal delivers a winning performance worthy of a nomination. The New Paper
3.5
When one arrives at the top, the only way to go is down so the old saying goes.Thats Billy Hopes story in Southpaw. Review Express
3.0
If the films caustic style feels disingenuous, Gyllenhaal compensates with a fairly deft performance as the embattled fighter. Winnipeg Free Press
2.5
Woody Allen works through familiar themes of secrecy, murder, morality and personal responsibility, extracting those fluid, naturalistic performances .. Tiny Url
2.0
Heartfelt performances by Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, and Forest Whitaker give the story more weight than it deserves. Movie Mom
1.0
A movie is pretty bad when in this critics opinion an Adam Sandler movie opening the same weekend has a higher rating. Tri City Herald
4.0
As is often the case with director Antoine Fuquas films, a gritty, shooting style comes up against a cheesy, formulaic script. Daily Star
4.5
With nowhere to go but up, can Billy put aside his pride and learn theres more to life than bloodsport, theres discipline, technique and self worth in ..
3.5
gives us an impeccable performance, making him one of the best actors of his generation.
3.5
This is partly because Tick is played by Forest Whitaker but mostly because his gym looks like crap.In Hollywood, the best boxing trainers work out of .. Fw Weekly
3.0
The movie isnt quite on the same level as the true boxing greats, but with Gyllenhaals knockout performance front and center, its a lot more enjoyable .. Blog Bullz Eye
1.5
And months from now, when it pops up as an option on your in flight entertainment menu at 30,000 feet in the air, feel free to stare at the screen to .. Us Magazine
3.0
The main reasons to see the film are Gyllenhaal and Whitaker, and they are worthy, but few viewers will come away with new insights on the topic at ha .. Assignment X
2.5
Southpaw may have some slick moves, but its script could use a lot more punch. Spectrum Culture
3.0
This is not Rocky its grim, its grey and it doesnt necessarily glamorise boxing and the spectacle that surrounds it. Cairo 360
3.0
Theres a quiet dignity here, but I never felt the chemistry between Hope and Maureen. Wp Me
2.5
Perhaps the one thing you dont see coming in Southpaw is the manner in which Gyllenhaal bulked up to play the role. Forget the six pack, he went for t .. Tulsa World
3.1
The filmmaker is a notable stylist, a skilled purveyor of urban excess, but his worst instincts kick in far too often. Am Ny
3.0
Its highly predictable and emotionally charged, and like most boxing films, its unapologetically manipulative. Toledo Blade
3.1
His works possess auteur flourishes while notching much off the blockbuster checklist. Cambridge Day
3.5
This movies fine casting and one of the better, more restrained directorial efforts by the wildly uneven Antoine Fuqua make the familiar seem fresh an .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.5
Southpaw is unequivocally the best boxing film in almost 40 years (Rocky, 1976). Its a true crowd pleaser in the Rocky vein. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.5
Jake Gyllenhaal is tremendous in the boxing tale Southpaw..The movie Review Journal
3.0
A solid sports redemption movie but lacks the punching power to be taken as seriously as solid sports redemption movie but lacks the punching power to .. Richard Crouse
3.1
Its a middle of the road crowd pleaser filled with Eminem power anthems and recycled plot points from better films. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
And theres a bit more angst regarding Billys daughter than there was with Rocky Jr. Otherwise, its pretty similar. Free Beacon
4.0
Southpaw gives movie fans what they want: great performances and an emotional core that will resonate even with non boxing fans. Schmoes Know
3.0
Its first rate filmmaking in service of subtlety free, second rate storytelling. Metro Times
2.0
Like a first round knockout, Southpaw gets the job done, but its all just a bit anticlimactic. Little White Lies
4.0
I dont care if they were reciting Rocky line for line, Gyllenhaal alone is more than worth the price of admission here.Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) a .. Abc News Go
4.5
In bloody close ups and bruising sounds, Fuqua captures the blinding brutality inside the ring. But his faith is never in question: This is a parable .. Abc News Go
3.8
At this point, weve learned that a fully committed Jake Gyllenhaal is a thing to behold.His latest headlining effort, Southpaw, finds the actor in fin .. MLive.com
3.8
The key turning pointa scene of such uncommonly raw power that there is no chance of shaking it for the rest of the running timeis utterly wrenching t .. The Film File
2.5
Fuquas fight sequences are convincing enough to make a moviegoer wish the rest of the movie didnt feel fixed. Commercial Appeal
2.0
Southpaw is as blunt as a stiff jab to the face. Predictable from the get go, it starts off in one direction and never deviates from that path, for a ..
2.0
A boxing movie can and should transport us to vantage points that pay per view cant.Fuquas direction feels like its designed for HBO. Esquire
2.8
The cast is obviously fantastic and without them the film would be utterly boring. Flixist
4.0
But the humanity is touching and the emotional heart beats strongly. The Mercury
3.0
For an alternative to effects driven summer blockbusters, look no further than Southpaw, a boxing drama in which the heaviest blows land outside the r .. Stardem
4.0
This boxing tale splashes the latest hi tech boxing sequences in front of the audience in no holds barred graphic violence but the film is saved by on .. Monsters And Critics
3.1
The film does have an edge to it, but not enough to make it a memorable addition to the genre. Reel Bob
3.0
All of that acting combined doesnt come close to Jake Gyllenhaal though. The Hollywood Outsider
3.0
No it doesnt make much sense, but sometimes, fancy footwork is all you need. Ex Press
3.0
An aesthetic journey that goes from the top of the American dream to its abyss, to propose then a kind of return to life.
4.5
Tick refuses to train professionals, but he offers some free advice: When you lack control over your own anger, anyone can yank your reins. All Movie
2.5
It doesnt help that her character has a tendency to force the movie into its most uninteresting directions; its the very definition of a thankless rol .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.0
Southpaw then hits every boxing movie signpost the morose but sincere trainer with a heart of gold, badass opponent with a filthy mouth, hundreds of h .. Japan Times
2.0
Right away the movie has a logic problem because were supposed to believe this guy, who cannot block punches, is a world champion boxer. Cines Nark
5.0
Jake Gyllenhaal floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee in an Oscar quality performance! Baret News Wire
3.8
Individual moments and snippets of dialogue make it feel as though Fuqua almost shouldve committed to pure melodrama, rather than gritty edginess. City Weekly
3.1
We dont even want to know how hard Jake Gyllenhaal trained and bulked up to play a down and out fighter in Southpaw. Its too bad all that obsessive Ch .. Play Boy
4.5
Fiery, raw, and packed with Hope, Southpaw is an exuberant punch to the gut. Denton Record-Chronicle
3.8
Its a knockout performance full of blood, sweat and tears and quite possibly the best of career. Awards Watch
2.0
A boxing melodrama that pummels the viewer into submission with a one two combo of brutal action inside the ring and relentless clichs everywhere else .. Movie Talk
3.0
Jake Gyllenhaal follows in the footsteps of the great actors who have climbed into the ring...
3.0
Is it a hip hop era crime film, where anyone with money comes with private security and our heroes and villains are one bad break away from a return t .. My States Man
4.5
Can be too conventional at times because of its calculated and cliche script but the director compensates it with a dynamic staging.
3.8
...Southpaw focuses not on violence, but on its characters, which is why it ends up being superior to other, similar films. Cinencuentro
4.5
A conventional movie that stands out thanks to Gyllenhaals performance. Excelsior
2.5
And anyone troubled by the unpredictability of tragedy should feel a chill by how quicklyprepare for mandatory but applicable sports metaphora sudden .. Trib
4.5
What makes this time honoured filmic journey worth your while, however, is Gyllenhaals performance. Times of Malta
2.5
It always feels like were five steps ahead of the story, and thats because weve seen this stuff a million times before.
4.5
Gyllenhalls performance make this movie stand out among others in the genre. Butaca Ancha
3.0
It may not be everyones idea of relaxing, uplifting escapist matinee balm. Neils Entertainment Picks
3.0
Southpaw is emotionally effective outside the ring and thrilling while inside it. Chris Stuck Mann
3.8
And that serves as a fitting metaphor for Southpaw itself.Would you rather have a derivative new Eminen song or none at all Baltimore Magazine
2.5
A lot of blood, sweat and tears was obviously poured into Southpaw..But very little sense. Madison Movie
3.5
Gyllenhaal is Oscar worthy as the struggling lefty. The huge emotional swing required for the part is handled with ease under his calm demeanor. Ladue News
2.5
Probably only if youve never seen anything like it before.Fat chance. Blog Cleveland
3.0
Southpaw may stumble, its footwork maybe wobbly and its storyline at times farcically cliched, yet as an exercise in performance and a showcase for it .. Dork Shelf
3.0
Ultimately, Southpaw remains a watchable, if generic boxing drama, but its impossible to avoid a sense of frustration given all the missed opportuniti .. Wow 247
4.5
Its an astonishing transformation.It is one of the truly remarkable thing that actors do to authentically portray a character. Las Vegas Informer
1.5
... Southpaw believes that the ring, the punches and the show are interesting on their own.
2.5
Yes, Really You know that thing where a movie is about one thing but its really about something else Ask Men
2.5
Fuqua follows a dull character who has problems with anger management...
1.5
The elements are nothing new tragedy, champ turned chump, eccentric coach, and grandstanding finale. Catch News
1.5
While Southpaw takes care to land punches on all the familiar targets, it also ducks and weaves around masculine stereotypes in some unexpected ways. Qz
1.5
Theres a heavy suggestion that a list with every clich of sports dramas and personal dramas might have been within arms reach at all times. The Script Lab
1.5
Nothing new under the sun, the trailer is very misleading when it comes to the real movie. Siete24.mx
4.5
Even though the plot is formulaic and at times predictable, Jake Gyllenhalls performance will leave you speechless. Reforma



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