They Fight
Reformed ex-convict Walt Manigan returns home to rebuild his family with the love of his life, Ketta. His path leads him to a boxing gym inside a D.C. youth recreation center about to be closed. There, he works under the wise coach Slim to mentor a group of boys to train for the junior national boxing tournament, all leading to a showdown between best friends Quincey and Peanut as they battle for a spot on the U.S. Junior Olympic Team.
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Updated nightlyIt’s a solid, well-acted sports drama, even if its story feels very familiar. André Holland is excellent as Walt, a reformed ex-con trying to rebuild his life by coaching a youth boxing gym, and he gets strong support from Wendell Pierce as the wise Coach Slim. The focus on the friendship and rivalry between boxers Quincey and Peanut gives the film its heart, leading to their final showdown for a spot on the Junior Olympic team. Some viewers found the plot predictable and felt supporting characters like Coach Mac didn’t add much, but the strong performances keep it engaging.
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- Mixed28%
- Negative11%
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