The 52nd issue of Scoring At The Movies takes us back into the boxing ring in this Rocky-as-a-teenaged-girl fight flick, Girlfight!
Just like Rocky, there's more romance and training than actual boxing. That isn't a criticism, mind you. Michelle Rodriguez and director Karyn Kusama each made their debuts with this gritty film and they didn't waste time establishing their trademarks. For M-Rod, it was the snarl & the glower. For Kusama, it was a recurring theme of female empowerment. Chris DID take issue with how the father/daughter relationship plays out and also with some elements of the final fight, but Ryan sees a little more upside in both of those angles. In any case, this low-budget sporty drama from 20 years ago is a keeper.
Pedantry Alert: We have indeed covered 1 other movie directed by a woman. It was Kathryn Bigelow, who helmed Point Break. Our Twitter handles are @moviefiend51 and @scoringatmovies
Ep. 131 - Rocky Balboa
Ep. 130 - For Love of The Game
Ep.129 - Rollerball
Ep. 128 - More Than A Game
Ep. 127 - Chariots of Fire
Ep. 126 - Major League II
Ep. 125 - Redbelt
EP. 124 - Rocky V
Ep. 123 - Logan Lucky
Ep. 122 - The Longest Yard (2005)
Ep. 121 - The Naked Gun
Ep. 120 - Youngblood
Ep. 119 - Over the Top
Ep. 118 - Undisputed
Ep. 117 - The Winning Season
Ep. 116 - Six Pack
Ep. 115 - The Freshman
Ep. 114 - The Babe
Ep. 113 - North Dallas Forty
Ep. 112 - Blue Crush
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