The Fighter is a sports-drama
film that presents the true story of
boxer, Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg), and his tremendous yet relatable journey of
fighting for family, the girl next door, and a World Boxing Title.
Immediately
within the first couple seconds of the trailer audiences are presented with our
leading actors of the movie, juggernauts Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale,
followed by the lead lady, the lovely Amy Adams. By seeing these three actors
as the headlining leads for The Fighter, audiences
will grow excited because of the ethos surrounding the three’s decorative careers. As
stated in Everything’s an Argument, “Ethos
creates quick and sometimes almost irresistible connections between audience…”
(Lunsford, 45). Mark Wahlberg already has a good history by appearing in many
drama films, and Christian Bale has his fair share of drama, but fans will be
interested to see him in a role where he's not in his brute physique like in his most
recent works in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Many know Amy Adams with her “America’s Sweetheart” persona like in Enchanted, but in this case she’s able to show off her talent, branch out, and tackle
on a more serious role. All in all, The
Fighter provides audiences with a smashing cast.
As people
watch the trailer of The Fighter, audiences
will sympathize and understand the pathos of the film as the dramatic
atmosphere can be experienced by anyone. According to acting coach, Constantin
Stanislavsky, “You must live the part every moment you are playing it,”
(Giannetti, 276). Mark Wahlberg’s character, Micky Ward, just hooks audiences
when he confesses, “I told everyone I was gonna win that fight and get back on track, I’m sick of
being a disappointment”. As the trailer rolls on, a title screen describes it
all, “Every dream deserves a fighting chance”. You don’t have to be a
professional boxer to try to make a name for yourself or prove that you’re
somebody. Audiences at some point in their lives know what feels like to be
beaten down emotionally, and to know when things just aren’t going your way whether
financially, athletically, or in relationships. The Fighter doesn’t just throw punches in the ring, it hits you
right at home.
The Fighter isn't meant for the eyes of all
viewers. Before the trailer begins, people will notice the film got rated R
from the MPAA. However, because of the logos one senses in the film from foreseeable
vulgar language and violence, the movie aims to target an audience consisting people
ages 16 and up that includes both men and women. Logically, because of the
action provided by The Fighter, this
will get the attention of guys to see the movie; Especially when they are used
to seeing studs like Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale deliver awesome
performances of being bad asses. Mark
Wahlberg and Christian Bale will catch women’s eyes also if not for their
careers or performances then definitely for their looks; for women, seeing Mark
Wahlberg without a shirt is very gratuitous to the eyes.
The Fighter offers brilliance to those
who see the film, as they are able to
feel for the characters and witness history. Although The Fighter isn’t intended for younger audiences, it certainly
packs a punch.
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