This is one of the few sports movies I actually like. One reason would be because of the likable characters; Rocky, as the main hero has both funny, unique lines and an endearing personality. His girlfriend Adriane, although very quiet, has a certain charm to her.
There is also not a lot of actual sports in this film; there is the fight at the beginning and at the end. The fights themselves I found more engaging than others in the same genre. The story and dialogue are easy to follow which makes up for the sometimes slow pacing. I feel the story could have been told in an hour and a half, and it is predictable, but at the end of the day I finished the movie feeling satisfied.
There is also not a lot of actual sports in this film; there is the fight at the beginning and at the end. The fights themselves I found more engaging than others in the same genre. The story and dialogue are easy to follow which makes up for the sometimes slow pacing. I feel the story could have been told in an hour and a half, and it is predictable, but at the end of the day I finished the movie feeling satisfied.