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Bleed for This
2016 116 min United States of America R 18+
★6.9
Drama
Director: Ben Younger
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Description
The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.
Budget:
$6M
US Gross:
$5.08M
Worldwide:
$6.17M
Starring
Miles Teller
Actor
Aaron Eckhart
Actor
Katey Sagal
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Bleed for This is widely considered a competent, technically polished, but ultimately conventional sports biopic. While opinions on the narrative depth and originality vary, most critics agree that the strong lead performances by Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart elevate the material.
| Acting | Aaron Eckhart delivers a standout, transformative performance that serves as the emotional core of the film. | |
| Cinematography | The technical elements, including the cinematography and sound design, are precisely executed and effectively immerse the audience in the boxing world. | |
| Acting | Miles Teller's portrayal of Vinny Pazienza is viewed by some as a charismatic and intense character study, while others find his performance and the character's arc lacking in depth. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised by some for its simple, motivational focus on resilience, but criticized by others for being clichéd, predictable, and lacking historical nuance. | |
| Originality | Critics are divided on the film's originality; some appreciate the sincere, unembellished approach to the sports drama, while others argue it offers no new perspectives and fails to compete with genre classics. | |
| Direction | Opinions on direction are split between those who value Ben Younger’s solid, journalistic technical competence and those who find the execution directionless or sluggish. |