Movie Trailer: Walhberg Punches his way Back as ‘The Fighter’

One of the movies that I have been looking forward to the most this year is The Fighter, a boxing drama directed by David O. Russell (Three Kings) and starring Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, and Amy Adams. The film is a biopic based on the life of “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother/trainer and their rocky-like quest to be the best. While Wahlberg is a typically hit or miss with his films, I’ll tell you right now that this one is going to be a hit. You want to know why? Then hit the jump to check out the trailer and to find out yourself.

First off, I think this movie is going to do very well at the box office. My reasoning is based on, what I like to call, the box office boxing effect. The Boxing effect simply states that Americans love boxing, they love boxing movies (no matter how bad), and they love movies with Christian Bale and so When you add everything up, you’ve got yourself a sure hit. Plus it’s been a while since we’ve had a boxing movie in theaters and I think the US is due for one. The last one was Rocky Balboa and before that I think it was Cinderella Man, all of which was loved by the American public. Hence, the box office boxing effect.

Anywho, below you will find the official synopsis and trailer for the upcoming drama that is, THE FIGHTER.

Synopsis: From acclaimed director David O. Russell comes The Fighter, the powerful true story of professional boxers Dickie (Bale) and Micky (Wahlberg). Although they are half brothers, their careers take very different courses. Older brother Dickie does not suffer from a shortage of talent or confidence, but his lack of judgment and humility lead him down a path of self-destruction. After blowing his shot against one of the greatest fighters of his generation, Dickie descends down a dangerous road of drug addiction that robs him of his career, alienates his brother, and eventually lands him in jail.

Meanwhile, discouraged from yet another defeat, younger brother Micky, whose talent never seems to match the size of his heart, vanishes into early retirement. But his itch to fight never goes away, and when a rehabilitated Dickie is released from prison and takes over as Micky’s trainer, Micky transforms himself from an underdog into a world champion prized pugilist.
The Fighter Trailer



The Fighter will have a limited release starting December 10th and will open nationwide starting on December 17th.