The image of a boxer attracts with its heroism, courage, and readiness to challenge. Millions of boys dream of winning in the ring in a fair fight, knocking out their opponents. Hundreds of movies let you enjoy boxing romance from the screen.
Rocky
The Rocky Balboa film series has millions of fans around the world. The leading actor Sylvester Stallone managed to perfectly play a simple guy who does not understand many of the intricacies of life, but is ready to do anything for the sake of his family and friends. The scenes of fighting in the ring are presented so picturesquely that many spectators get used to the image of Rocky, experience his pain and feelings on themselves.
The first film in the series about Rocky Balboa brought fame to Stallone (he was the screenwriter of the film). After him, he became one of the highest grossing actors of our time. The budget for the first film was only $ 1 million, while the gross was a unique 260 million. The film's success is largely due to Rocky's realization of the boxing "American Dream", success from scratch through perseverance and talent.
Ali
A 2001 film about the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. Will Smith, who got the main role, was able to show Ali's mental anguish and psychological drama so masterfully that he was awarded an Oscar for Best Actor for his work.
The very personality of Muhammad Ali is iconic all over the world. He was a unique black boxer, preaching Islam, defending the weak and resenting the Vietnam War. The script also includes Ali's friendship with the religious leader Malcolm X. Will Smith was able to demonstrate the difference between Cassius Clay's alter ego (second self) from other boxers in the world. Ali is one of the few deep boxing dramas recognized by both general audiences and professional film critics.
Real Steel
A non-standard film about kickboxing, martial arts and the future. Courageous Gerard Butler, bright script and high-quality animation did their job - not every good film can cause so much joy and empathy for the heroes. In the world of Living Steel, people love to watch the battles of robots, machines with programmed intelligence. The son of a famous boxer learned how to operate a simple robot and decided to challenge the "killer machines" in order to earn enough money to stay with his father.
American Shaolin
In the list of films representing the culture of martial arts of the East, "American Shaolin" is rightfully recognized as one of the best. In the story, a young guy Luke humiliatingly loses in a kickboxing competition. He decides to take revenge and goes to the famous eastern monastery. Luke is taught by mentors, but he gives them a lot of trouble. He "corrupts" other students in every possible way with Playboy magazine, American football and rock and roll. After studying, Luke returns to America and again gets to kickboxing competitions …
