Limitless: Trailer Review

Things that make this trailer successful:

1. Narrative: This trailer is very fast paced. It gets the viewer exited and focused. It uses many quick shots and transitions in order to catch the viewers attention and keep them interested. It uses dialogue to convey the plot. It does it in a way that tells you a bit about the story line but doesn't spoil anything. This is very important when creating a trailer. You don't want the viewer knowing the whole plot but you also don't want them confused over the storyline. This is key in a trailer and Limitless's sure pulls it off.

2. Mis en Scene (or Setting): This trailer gives great use of setting. It shows different locations, from urban slums to tropical islands. The trailer contains scenes in office buildings to night clubs. The use of setting draws the viewer in and shows them the nature of the film and where it takes place. using interesting settings such as a lit city or beach gives the viewer a feeling of excitement.

3. Cinematography: Different styles of cinematography are used throughout this trailer. For example, there is a scene of the main character in his room with a birds eye view from the wall. This kind of camera technique is not commonly used and expresses a warped reality showing us scenes we couldn't see through our own eyes. Shots like that add interest to the trailer and show us that the movie isn't flat. Complex camera angles and techniques draw in viewers and add interest.

4. Edit: Edit is used quite a lot in this trailer as well. In a way the editing compliments the cinematography and conveys messages not as easily sent without it. As an example, while the main character is walking, we see through his eyes in his point of view. We see warping around the buildings and people. This shows a warp in reality hinting that something isn't right or normal. Use of edit can really tie the knot of a trailer. It can really draw in the audience watching it

5. Sound Design: Music was always present in this trailer. it starts out average but follows the plot and soon gets fast paced. As conflict arises it stops for a moment showing the mood of the scene. It then moves onto a piece that is face paced and energetic again (Power - Kanye West). The music helps convey the theme of the piece and helps the audience understand what they are watching.

Fashion: A Changing World, Preproduction.

Purpose: The purpose of this documentary piece is to discover what's new in the world of fashion and design, who the leading competitors are, and predictions for the next season of clothing.
Contact: In order to get this piece in effect, i will need to contact The Fashion Institute of Design and Media in San FranciscoQuestions:
What role does fashion play in the world today?
What's new and upcoming in the world of fashion?
How are these changes impacting you as a designer?
Who are the designers that are in “the lead”?
Do you have any predictions for what we will be seeing during the spring/summer 2013 season
Shot List:
Shots of the Institute, Runway Footage, Designers at work, Fabrics, Classes Being Taught, Interview Shots, Various B-roll

General Flow:
“Fashion is an ever changing topic, you may think you know what's new, but as soon as you blink that changes. In order to cover some of the trends and fashion movements where better to go than San Francisco’s very own Fashion Institute of Design and Media. “FIDM” for short has around _______ students on their San Francisco campus alone, some of which may grow to be the next big things in the fashion world. We’re going to talk to a few to get their insights and opinions on varying subject related to the fashion world.For Example, What role does fashion play in the world today?”
Person 1 ____________
Person 2 ____________________
Person 3 _____________________
next set of questions follow and the people being interviewed answer them and so on

“We’ve learned a lot about the ever changing world of design. I hope you look forward to watching the world of fashion twist and turn as time goes on”
endScript:

Start off with quick shots of the city. Then a transfer to various runway shows, as well as the fashion institute. A shot or two of the people being interviewed	“Fashion is an ever changing topic, you may think you know what's new, but as soon as you blink that changes. In order to cover some of the trends and fashion movements where better to go than San Francisco’s very own Fashion Institute of Design and Media. “FIDM” for short has around _______ students on their San Francisco campus alone, some of which may grow to be the next big things in the fashion world. We’re going to talk to a few to get their insights and opinions on varying subject related to the fashion world.”
People being interviewed answer and shots correlating to their answers are shown. Cu of students interviewed.	For Example, What role does fashion play in the world today?” People being interviewed answer
People being interviewed answer and shots correlating to their answers are shown. Cu of students interviewed.	“What's new and upcoming in the world of fashion?” People being interviewed answer
People being interviewed answer and shots correlating to their answers are shown. Cu of students interviewed.	“How are the changes going to affect you as a designer” People being interviewed answer
People being interviewed answer and shots correlating to their answers are shown. Cu of students interviewed.	Who are the designers that are in “the lead”? People being interviewed answer
People being interviewed answer and shots correlating to their answers are shown. Cu of students interviewed.	Do you have any predictions for what we will be seeing during the spring/summer 2013 season People being interviewed answer

Production schedule not necessary (using wills concept due to lack of time)

Happy

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What does it mean to be “happy”?

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Happy is a documentary that aims to answer that very question. What makes one happy and how can we find this emotion most effectively? This purpose of this documentary is to profile many different individuals and find the answer to what makes us happy, and how we can get there. Whether you’re eight or eighty, Happy is the kind of film that will make you reevaluate your lifestyle and how you view the earth. This documentary makes great use of interview and scene location. Location is used throughout the film, and we see shots in unique places. For example, while interviewed about what makes him happy, a Louisianian tour guide is interviewed on the bayou itself rather than in a room. (Figure 2  & 3)

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This film focuses on what is really important and each scene has a deep strong message tied to it. There are few “Filler Scene” or scenes used to take up unnecessary time. The documentary Makes great use of Matching Audio and Footage as well. For Example, If a Person is talking about their pet, you can expect to see shot of the pet following the audio. The footage used has deep meaning to it. Going back to the example of the tour guide. We see shots of nature and open space. These shots are used to convey/symbolize freedom of mind and inner happiness. The documentary uses spontaneous interaction as well as scripted interaction. Throughout the film we see transitions being used. One unique transition is in the form of quick interview. Random people on the street were interviewed and asked “What they want in life?” all of them shared the same answer: “To be happy” (Figures 1, 4, and 5)

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Not only are random individuals and accounts used for interview, but expert testimonies are used as well. Psychologists are often interviewed in this documentary in order to back up the claims by others. These “experts” give scientific proof to strengthen the points of others. Animation, charts and visuals are also used to show information. Use of narration is present in this film. A Narrator is present throughout the film and gives the audience facts, introduction to characters, and background information during the documentary. This documentary’ s main focus wasn't as much making an argument, as it was informing an audience about a subject. The documentary focused to teach viewers about happiness and how to achieve it.
The camera work on the documentary as a whole was not too major. They used a lot of still shots and handheld shots. Scenes had light pans and focuses but nothing too radical. From a filming perspective it was shot rather safely and this works. The nature of the film did not require intricate camera movements or techniques and worked fine without them.
Overall, I would say that this film was very effective. It taught viewers a lesson that benefited them. Its a documentary that really makes you ponder what you know and how you think. It teaches viewers about being thankful and what they can do to better enrich their lives. After watching this documentary i really did think about how i was living my life. If you’re looking for a documentary that'll make you think and give you that “feel good” attitude, look no further.

Soviet Montage and Realism

We owe a lot to the Russians, when it comes to film. Many Russian directors and editors were the first to venture out into the field of editing. They dabbled a lot on the theory of montage and explored techniques not yet seen at the time. For example, Pudovkin coined the concept of "Constructive Editing". He wanted to break out of classic editing and try something new. He started working with illusion. He could film a scene that gave the illusion of a man falling out of a building, when that didn't happen in reality. Pudovkin was very creative when it came to the idea of linking clips together. One effect created from this is well known as the Kulshov Effect. This editing technique consists of linking two shots, that when separated mean one thing, and combining them to give them a new meaning. An example is a shot of a man and a shot of a bowl of soup. Separated they don't mean much, but when they are put together you get the feeling that the man is hungry. Eisenstein, another Russian Filmmaker, took it a step further. Instead of combining simple shots, Eisenstein combined scenes. The most famous example of this is the Odessa Step Sequence. In this video you can see a shot of a baby rolling down a flight of stairs and a shot of a lady in shock. Separately then can mean one thing but when combined mean a whole new thing. We owe it to these Russian Filmmakers for their contributions to the editing world.

A French film critic, Andre Bazin, wasn't too keen on Classic and Formalistic film styles, however. He personally believed that montage was only one of the editing techniques that could be applied to film. He favored realism, and enjoyed the long shots and lack of edits. Him, alongside other realism enthusiasts, wanted to make films more realistic. That in itself, is the goal of Realism. In order to make Realism work, shots must be held very long. This helps the audience observe the surroundings and become familiar with the setting.

Realism/Classicism/Formalism

In this post we will review two classic films, "The Arrival of a Train" and "Damsel in Distress". We will go over the film styles and the concepts of Realism,Classicism, and Formalism.
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Arrival of a Train

This film is simple to say the least. The title speaks for itself. This film is what it says it is: the arrival of a train. It follows a very realistic perspective. This means simply that the shot is held in one place, there are no edits, and it is just one cut. This form of filming/editing is not as commonly used today. You may have experienced, as you were watching, that you felt uncomfortable. The challenges of extended shots, such as this one, are that if held to long, it may leave the audience feeling uneasy.

Damsel in Distress

This film is the polar opposite of "Arrival of a Train". It consists of many quick cuts and shots in different locations. The editing is very classic and is always moving. The story shows many different points of view and contains different locations and characters. One thing to look out for while filming and editing in this style is to make sure not to make scenes too quick. If cut too quick, it may leave the audience confused and give them headaches.

Fame: Step Outline

A man is putting a lot of work into what looks like music production. His back is facing the camera and over his shoulder we can see intricate recording software and tools.	This shows that the man is very into his work. Its not just a hobby but something larger.
Alarm clock sounds for 4:30 am. Man shut off clock and continues to work as the shot fades to black	This scene reveals his dedication which reinforces his hard work ethic.
It is now bright out/the morning and we see the man asleep on the desk with all the production tools still out. Narration cuts in. “Looks pretty pathetic if you ask me. That man you’re looking at, that was me 5 months ago”	This scene introduces the character and shows us that this is a personal story told from a reflective viewpoint.
The main character gets up, looking groggy, and checks his watch. His clothes are dirty and he looks like a wreck. The narrator explains his dream of becoming a musical artist.	This scene introduces the characters dreams/goals. It gives us a better insight on the main character and it shows us that he is not living a comfortable life
After the narration, the main character picks up his phone and sees that he has 5 missed calls. He dials the number and talks to what sounds like his boss. He tells his boss he’s sorry he's late and that he got “caught up” and will be at the office soon	This scene adds further complication to the main characters life and shows us that he’s facing many challenges.
Narration: “Work was a drag like always... but I was almost done. My first single would soon be released and my dreams would come true” The main character gets back and finishes his single	This rising action makes us happy for the protagonist and we rejoice with what sounds like great news. Things sound like they are piecing together.
Narration: “Or thats what I thought...” He posts his first single and it gets nowhere. He gets a handful of views on the single and thats it. “Fame seemed so close, yet it was so far. The single would stay unknown for another six weeks”	This was quick burst of hope which looked like a resolution to the problem. However, we learn nothing changes and his life still goes on. “Another six weeks” foreshadows the future and what will happen.
“Thats when I got the message...” We see a shot that shows *1 New Message* on his email from a mysterious source. “Thats when things changed”	More foreshadowing leading to rising action. We wonder what might happen and we may start to make predictions.
The main character gets out of his car in front of an old sketchy looking building while the narration explains that he got an email from a strange company telling him to come there if he “wanted his dreams to become a reality”. He talks on the phone reassuring someone that it'll be fine and that he's safe.	This scene shows us another glimpse of hope. However, this is a strange one. The music gives a sense of uneasiness and the reassurance on the phone shows us that the main character feels unsure as well. It is unknown as to what is inside and what will happen.
He opens the door. Its extremely dim and vision is limited inside. He can faintly see a table and someone sitting at the other end of it. He says “Hello?” and hears a voice calmly say “Yes. come in”	This brings an extreme feeling of the unknown. We don't know who is the man on the other side of the table or what else may be in the room.
The mysterious man asks “So you want the fame, the fortune?”. The main character replies “Yes.” and the man replies “I can give it all to you... But there is a price”	This is rising action. We learn that the man isn't an ordinary person. He may know higher ups, he may have connections, or something else, completely unknown.
The man explains “The music industry isn't just a game. Fame doesn't just happen on its own. Everything has a reason” The main character asks “W-Who are you?” The man chuckles. “I go by many names, but that is not important now”	We learn a deeper truth in this scene. Part of the unknown is revealed to the character and audience, however we are still missing important pieces. Who is that man and what is he hiding?
The man slides a piece of paper into the main characters vision and a pen along with it. He proclaims “Would you trade your life for but a moment’s pleasure?” The main character is silent “Are you willing to trade your soul for earthly fame?”	A giant twist is presented to the character and the audience. We learn that this is no normal man. The character is facing his biggest challenge/choice yet. He must decide what he really wants and what his dreams are really worth.
The man explains that with this contract he will be granted all the worldly desires he could ask for but in return when his death comes he will forever be a slave in the afterlife. The character picks up the pen and thinks for a moment, unsure of his choice. The shot fades to black and we hear a pen click	We learn the true nature of this deal and what's really behind it. The man (most likely the devil) truly tests the character and he must decide what he really wants. With the cut to black, we are left in suspense and are unsure as to what his decision entailed.
Black background: “That was the toughest choice of my life” The shot opens of the main character getting dressed and buttoning up his shirt. He starts putting on a tie. “I don’t know how I came to my choice... but I know I made the right one” Music starts and the character is getting ready to leave. Before he leaves, we cut to a shot of him reaching for his wallet. A wallet packed with cash.	This scene can be taken as the aftermath of the climax or even somewhat of a resolution. We are still unsure of his choice and have no idea what he has done. There are no major clues. Only one...

Character Bio: Tom Haverford

Characters play a big part in Film. A good character can even be considered one of the most vital parts of filmmaking. Having a complex character isn't easy though and it may take some time to get the concept for a perfect character. In order to help pinpoint what makes a good character interesting and unique we are going to analyze an existing one. Tom Haverford is a character in the television series Parks and Recreation and is a perfect example of a unique character. We will focus on his character traits as well as a unique scene that reflects his character.

Appearence:
Not only is Tom characterized through his actions and emotions, but he is characterized through his clothing too. Matching a character to a specific wardrobe isn't always easy, but Tom Haverford sure looks like he knows what he's doing. Whether is a new suit from Brooks Brothers or a scarf from France, Tom is always on the top of his style game.

Language:

Although he works in the Parks Department, Tom Haverford is still a hip young man. He constantly introduces new lingo and slang throughout the office and makes sure his vocabulary is cooler than cool. Chances are, if you've heard a new term, Tom already knows it

             

Personality:
Tom is a business man by all means. He's had several sales ideas and wants nothing more than to make it as a successful businessman. Whether its a new cologne, called Tommy Fresh, or and bustling Entertainment Conglomerate, Tom always dreams big




Tom's business dreams take over when he quits working for the Parks Department in order to open up Entertainment 720, an entertainment conglomerate with no actual purpose. Tom and his buddy, JeanRalphio launch Entertainment 720 with the dreams of becoming rich. Tom and his friend, however, drive the company to the ground due to their obscene spending. Tom believes you have to spend money to gain money but he goes a little overboard when he and JeanRalphio waste all the money on useless things such as hiring hot model interns and installing a wall of shrimp. After the company goes bankrupt he moves back to the Parks Department, but hes still got an eye on business.

Muscle Music

After a little bit of browsing on John Nack's blog, I came across something that interested me. Old Spice had done a promotion for their product and released a video called muscle music. Not only is it humerus, but if you stick to the end of the video, you're granted to the ability to make your own song. In all, I thought this whole campaign and video was very creative and interactive.



Old Spice Muscle Music from Terry Crews on Vimeo.

10 Themes of When You Find Me

Character:

This scene really exemplifies Lisle’s character. In the screencap you can see her arms spread wide like shes about to take flight. This shows her childish and carefree persona. You can tell shes imaginative by the outfit she’s wearing and props she has with her. Lisle is still young and doesn't have to worry about the troubles of life yet. Lisle faces many changes later on in the movie. She has to learn the truth behind her fantasies and about the true nature of life and death.

Setting:

In this scene we see a giant field. The field shows how vast the area they live in is. There aren't too many outside forces to act on their life. The girls live in an area that is, for the most part, unaffected by outside influences. We can tell by this that they live in a different kind of place where things are simpler.

Backstory:

This scene strongly shows backstory. We’ve never seen the mom before this scene but after seeing this, we can conclude that she was suffering from cancer. By the swollen eyes we can tell shes been crying. Its most likely because she knows her life is soon to end. This scene plays a major toll on the other characters and is a very important, if not the most important scene in the film. The actions of all the other characters in the rest of the movie are affected by this.

Goal:

In this scene Lisle is trying to work an old, crashed airplane. Lisle wants to get it to work in order to visit her mother. Aurora told her that in order to visit her mother she has to fly to heaven. This scene shows how young and imaginative Lisle’s mind really is and how badly she wants to visit her mother.

Time:

This scene really shows time, or rather, the lack of time. This scene takes place in an alternate dream world. The almost monochromatic color scheme brings a calming feeling to the viewer. The endless fields and sky gives a sense of eternity. It gives a feeling as if there is no time to waste there and one doesn't need to worry about time and space. Lisle visits here in the spaceship and finds her mother there waiting. Since time doesn't have a firm grasp here the mothers waiting time is irrelevant and unimportant .

Relationship:

This scene is a resolution to the main problem throughout the whole movie. Aurora finally admits what happened with her and the mother. She forgives Lisle for making them late. Her forgiveness is strong enough to bring Lisle to tears. Later in the movie she finds her mother and truly learns of her mother’s forgiveness. The relationship between all three are strongly grown and enforced. Both the sisters are filled with a deeper understanding of each other’s feelings

Obstacle:

In this scene the gate is a physical obstacle but also a symbolic obstacle too. Lisle wants to go over the gate to find the spaceship and visit her mother. The only thing standing in her way is the gate. The gate may also represent the crossing from her fantasies into reality

Mood:

In this scene, we see Aurora laying in bed with a somber look on her face.  As we learned earlier, she just recently faced the death of her mother. This scene greatly shows sorrow, and the emotional effects of the death of a loved one.  Later in the film, Aurora is able to overcome her sorrow, and let the mother know how she really feels.  

The Unknown:

In this scene, we are taken to a dream world, or the unknown.  The film starts here with no clue as to where it is.  The setting and location is unknown to the viewer and it continues that way for a good part of the film.  The vastness of the setting gives an eternal feeling.  

Discovery:

In this scene Lisle comes across an abandoned, decrepit plane, or in her case, a “spaceship.” She toys around with the levers in order to get the spaceship to work.  Lisle is trying to visit her mom up in Heaven.  As she is experimenting with the switches, they start to glow, and Lisle is transported to her dream world, where she is reunited with her mother.

The 10 Themes of Storytelling

Mood: "Conveys atmosphere, tone or emotion"
In this photo you can see a woman looking down. This is an indicator that she is less than content.  The blank expression on her face suggests sadness. She is in the foreground and the main focus point of the photo. The background is all dark and one color. This keeps the attention on the subject of the photo and keeps from distracting the viewer. The darkness of the background also adds a mysterious element to the photo. It hides whatever is ahead and appears endless.

Goal: "Whatever The Character is Pursuing"

In this picture we can see a jumper in the middle of a jump over a bar. You can see his arms stretched forward, moving towards his goal. Both him and the bar are in the midground. In the background you can see a light post. This shows that hes at an event and not just practicing. The picture was taken during the jump leaving the audience in wonder of the outcome and not sure whether he makes it or not. 

Backstory: "A story that promotes fuller understanding of the narrative"

This photo shows the ruins of a building and various objects. Just by first glance, the viewer can tell that something must've happened. The rust on the item in the foreground signifies the tragedy took place a while ago. It suggests that the one inhabited site has been forgotten and abandoned. The fallen structure in the foreground has the words "FUN for EVERYONE" printed on it. This shows that the site used to be a cheerful and happy place, but is now desolate. The background includes more trash and abandoned cars. This helps show that the disaster was widespread

Character: "Can be anyone or anything"

The subject of this photo is an old man. He is sitting on a bench and drinking. By his clothes and appearance, you can tell that he is very poor and impoverished. The way he's looking away from the camera shows that hes ashamed of his lifestyle. If you look at his shoes, you can see that they are extremely worn out. This signifies that hes been walking a lot and has experienced many things. In the background we see some orange chairs. The brightness of color in the background brings to attention the lack of color in the subject.










Obstacle: "Anything or anyone in a characters way"

In this photo we see and old man with a sign. Although we cant fully read the sign, we can tell that the man in the picture is homeless and asking for money. Homelessness and poverty is the obstacle in this photo. Although hes dealing with an obstacle he is working on overcoming it. You can tell by the smile on his face. He looks cheerful even throughout hardship. In the background you can see chain link fences and weeds, which convey an urban setting.

Relationship: "A relationship between anyone or anything"

In this photo we see an extremely strong relationship between a homeless man and his dog. You can tell by how close the man holds the dog to him that he deeply cares about it. You can infer that by the blanket and trash that this man is homeless. Even though he living in some of the worse conditions he can still hold something close to him and feel happiness. The grey in the photo gives a depressing background and adds to how strong the relationship is. The photo is very to the point and has no distractions or defined background. This photo brings the message that, "No matter what your race, religion, social status, sexual orientation, or in this case what species, you are, we all need love".



Setting: "Any location or environment"

In this picture we see a snowy road. The road continues off the photo giving a sense of vastness. We don't know where the road ends or what is on the other side. On the right there is a strong light source that may be a setting sun. It brings along a feeling of calmness. The light may represent the end of a day or journey. In the background, you can see a sky that is full of clouds. This shows that it is darker ahead and that the path leads into the night.

The Unknown: "Can be anything unexpected, a twist"

There are many characteristics of the unknown portrayed in this photo. For example, the man in the photo is hidden by darkness. The subject cant recognize the person and their presence is a mystery. The camera angle shows the man from below making him look authoritative and powerful. There is one light source from above. The light from above is too bright to see beyond. This gives the photo a feeling of wonder as to what is past the light. Since there are no visual symbols or clues, anything can be behind the light, and this opens up for a twist. The dark tunnel gives a daunting feeling and gives the photo a scary and mysterious feel to it. The darkness hides any possible clues as to where to subject is.




Time: "Represents a time of day or within history"

In Foreground of this photo we see a post covered in tacks and staples. The camera has a heavy focus on the post.  The staples and tacks once belonged to posters that are now gone. Each staple and tack represent moments in time. A tack may have belonged to a lost dog poster or a town event. The point of this photo was to show that time is always changing and that things, such as posters, come and go leaving behind remnants of their presence. In the Background we can see a street aligned with shops. This signifies that Time will keep moving on.

Discovery: "A key and potentially pivotal item, place. or truth that is discovered."

In this photo we see a young girl in the woods who has stumbled upon a small house built in a tree. The girl is in the center of the picture and one of the main focus points alongside the door. The photo is full of green, giving it a leafy and earthy feeling to it. This makes the girl in white and the brown door pop out. In The foreground we see the girl looking at the small house curiously. The whole outcome of her adventure in the woods may change now because of this discovery. Has she been looking for the house or did she find it on accident? These are questions the viewer may ask themselves.

The Fighter

Micky Ward has spent his whole life in his brother Dicky’s footsteps. Dicky was a boxer whose highest achievement was knocking down Sugar Ray Lenord in a match. Ever since the fight Dickey has been the star of the town. Mickey however, Is still aspiring to become a successful boxer too, but does his family really take his career seriously? Mickey is forced to decide whether to stay with his family or leave them behind in order to achieve his goals. At first glance I thought this would be an average film but at the end of it, I was left more than impressed.

[Dicky Eklund (left) and Mickey Ward (right)]

The movie itself was interesting. It has a solid plot line, and even though its clear, you will still be found on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. The Characters are solid and not two dimensional. Christian Bale (Dicky) does a great job at getting in character and playing his part. The setting is very unique and shows us a side of America not all of us are familiar with.


One thing that bothers me at times was the choice in music. Although some of the pieces went really well with the film, others seemed to be distracting and out of place. They don’t focus much on the fight scenes and those were over rather quickly too. The start of the movie itself was kinda confusing, but thats all answered later on.

(Mickey Ward played by Mark Wahlberg)

When it comes down to who played their part the best Christian Bale takes to cake. Christian Bale Plays Mickey’s half brother, Dicky Eklund. Dicky is a boxer who wants to make a comeback but he’s far too deep in crack addiction. You see throughout the movie that he's generally unmotivated and a shell of a man. Bale did a spectacular job getting and staying in character. It was almost hard to believe this was all just acting.

(Dicky Eklund played by Christian Bale)

Although it seemed to start off rough, I was pleasantly surprised by The Fighter. It was an interesting piece that left you on the edge of your seat. Its a unique story that is fresh and new but with a sweet older vibe to it also. If you have the chance I would highly recommend it. In total, The Fighter gets a 4.5/5.