SPOILERS THROUGHOUT:
Against The Ropes wasn't terrible, at least not for me. I actually enjoyed parts of it and though boxing movies aren't really my thing this is a movie that one can be drawn into if they let themselves. It's got an interesting plot and complex characters. And it's got Meg Ryan in the lead role.
That to me, is part of what took away from the movie. I'm not a huge fan of Ryan but have liked her in certain movies. The problem here is just that she just isn't very believable in the role. That's not a dig at her acting, she was fine, but I just always knew I was watching Meg Ryan portray a boxing promoter. Not the perfect fit role wise.
Also of annoyingly note worthy mention was Ryan's wardrobe. Why was there such an emphasis on the clothing? The emphasis on wardrobe didn't help the believability factor. This movie at times seemed less like a biography/boxing movie then a showcase for Meg Ryan's outfits and for her to break out of the romantic comedy role.
The ending was as feel good as you could get. I actually admit I liked it, but when Ryan walks into the ring for the pep talk, yeah though one may respond to it emotionally it just doesn't come off as terribly realistic. Anyway....
This wasn't a movie I had any desire to turn off in mid stream but it isn't a movie that I'd say is a must see or anything like that. Kudos to Ryan for playing against type though and Against The Ropes, with all it's flaws can hold your attention. My vote's 6 of 10.
Against The Ropes wasn't terrible, at least not for me. I actually enjoyed parts of it and though boxing movies aren't really my thing this is a movie that one can be drawn into if they let themselves. It's got an interesting plot and complex characters. And it's got Meg Ryan in the lead role.
That to me, is part of what took away from the movie. I'm not a huge fan of Ryan but have liked her in certain movies. The problem here is just that she just isn't very believable in the role. That's not a dig at her acting, she was fine, but I just always knew I was watching Meg Ryan portray a boxing promoter. Not the perfect fit role wise.
Also of annoyingly note worthy mention was Ryan's wardrobe. Why was there such an emphasis on the clothing? The emphasis on wardrobe didn't help the believability factor. This movie at times seemed less like a biography/boxing movie then a showcase for Meg Ryan's outfits and for her to break out of the romantic comedy role.
The ending was as feel good as you could get. I actually admit I liked it, but when Ryan walks into the ring for the pep talk, yeah though one may respond to it emotionally it just doesn't come off as terribly realistic. Anyway....
This wasn't a movie I had any desire to turn off in mid stream but it isn't a movie that I'd say is a must see or anything like that. Kudos to Ryan for playing against type though and Against The Ropes, with all it's flaws can hold your attention. My vote's 6 of 10.