I'll be completely honest. I (like a lot of people) didn't expect much from this film. It seemed as if it was just another unwelcome comedy role for Robert De Niro and another stale showing from the sub standard Sylvester Stallone. And there are points where that feeling pops up, but that aside it is a rather good film. I enjoyed it, found myself smiling and laughing. And for all the desperate comedy there are little glimpses of wit. For all the cheesy scenes there are moments of real sincerity. The main example of that is in the scenes between Billy "The Kid" McDonnen (De Niro) and B.J (John Bernthal). These two just seemed to click for me. Bernthal has great acting ability and after roles in this and "Wolf on Wall Street" he is more than capable of being a star in the future. And in many ways he was the star of the show.
Not exactly a main event with Rocky vs Jake La Motta , more of an undercard bout with two pensioners brawling over the last wethers original.
Not exactly a main event with Rocky vs Jake La Motta , more of an undercard bout with two pensioners brawling over the last wethers original.