The Boxer

Well I typed this out in detail and just as I entered my first “tag” I lost everything. So I don’t want to type all this again so take it from me, every scene came out of some other boxing movie (but as one writer stated definitely not Rocky). I bought it because “Joe” (Stacy Keach ) a retired boxer (with a secret) and now gym owner became reluctant Ben’s trainer (poor Ben was a reluctant ex-convict who went to jail saving his mother- his secret). Keach was a great actor (in his day). They used every cliché used in every cheap movie to evoke emotion and try to create interest in a VERY LOW BUDGET MOVIE.
Rating: 2 / 5

Not sure why Steve (“SLV Video”) is so grouchy about this one. I’m not tone-deaf, and I liked the music just fine! It’s interesting to see a German production and watch Stacy Keatch in action again. . . Definitely worth a look.
Rating: 3 / 5

Rocky, this is not, and the storyline was pretty predictable. It is though a valiant effort on what I am sure was a very limited budget. I think if the screenplay would have been better would have helped.

I have seen worse such as Fighting Tommy Riley, which I thought was pure crap. The Boxer is worth a rental, but hardly a keeper for the dvd library. It really could have been so much more. Give it a shot, but don’t expect any great thrills or twists.

Rating: 3 / 5