Day of the Fight

An instant classic. The Day Of The Fight, is not only one of my Favorite Films of the year, but one of my Favorite all time Films. Jack Huston has Written a Beautifully Touching film without being sentimental. The Acting is Truthful especially with the films lead Actor Michael C. Pitt. He gives a Bravura performance. His work ranks right up there alongside Brando's, ON THE WATERFRONT, Newman's, SOMEBODY UP THERE LIKES ME, & Voight's, THE CHAMP. The supporting cast is sublime as well starting with, Ron Perlman and ending with Joe Pesci. Not only has Jack Huston proven himself as Wonderful Character Actor as well as a Leading Man, he is also an Excellent Writer, Director. His use of Black & White enhanced the film. The day in life of, Irish Mike Flannigan, made me laugh & cry. I guess you could see I loved this film and I can't wait to see it again. Don't miss it.

You mudt go see Day of the Fight and spread the word. It will not disappointed! Far from being simply a trope boxing film, this movie is a passionate story of a man taking stock of his life. Boxing, though very well and accurately presented in the film, is almost incidental to the larger arc. Pitt conjured images of a young Jon Voight, and brilliantly carried us through Irish Mike's recovery of self. The entire supporting cast gave this film a heartbeat, a soul. Even the 'smallest' role gave us a sense of community, building Irish Mike's world for us. Huston knocked it out of the part with this directorial debut.

I absolutely loved this film. It grabbed me in the first few minutes and I was completely absorbed. Huston has made a muscular and lyrical film. Pitt deserves a nomination for Best Actor. He is incapable of a false moment. He is pitch perfect in every scene and it reminds of how Boardwalk Empire suffered without him. Now a man, Pitt acts with a depth that is funny and moving. Ron Perlman, Joe Pesci and Steve Buscemi are wonderful in supporting roles. Perlman steals every scene he is in. Huston's script has so many fine moments. The original music is gorgeous. Do not miss this film. It is a quiet classic.

I absolutely loved this movie. Where most screeenplay advice is "conflict conflict conflict," this movie is all about the resolution of conflicts. So It's quite unusual, as well as being shot in gorgeous black and white.

OK, it's not perfect - there are some plot moments that I found a bit hard to believe - but I didn't care. When every other movie seems to be about killing and cruelty, and the ones in between are so sugary I can't take them, how wonderful to see a film that is about making things right, forgiving wrongs, and sacrificing for those you love.

I hope it wins tons of awards. It deserves them.

Jack Huston's writer / director debut, New York boxing drama "Day Of The Fight", is beautifully shot in B&W but let down somewhat by its screenplay. The first bout in 10yrs (after a tragic car smash and its aftermath forced him out) for former Middleweight World Champion Michael Pitt (outstanding) is a televised world title fight (one of the film's many implausabilities) - which he spends the day of catching up with characters from his past (including Joe Pesci, Steve Buscemi, Ron Perlman, John Magaro, & Nicolette Robinson) and flashing back on moments that have brought him to this one. Huston's a better director than writer, but overall his debut is one with a solid punch.