Girlfight


A troubled teenage girl decides to take up boxing as a way to get rid of her pent-up frustrations. Since daddy would not approve, she has to steal the money to pay for the lessons, and attend behind his back. Once she gains some proficiency, she discovers that there is a shortage of female opponents. Luckily, the boxing rules are changing, allowing women to box against men. This sets up the climax, where she has to choose between love, her career, and her integrity. The film was a favourite at the Sundance Festival.


109 minutes.
No persons under 10 (Language) .
Drama, Female interest
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Credits

Cast
Michelle Rodriguez, Santiago Douglas, Jaime Tirelli, Ray Santiago, Paul Calderon
Director
Karyn Kusama
ScreenplayKaryn Kusama
MusicTheodore Shapiro, Coati Mundi
CinematographyPatrick Cady
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound
Made in2000
Produced byGreen/Renzi, Independent Film Channel

Official Site




Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

The Moviesite
Ian Douglas
13
The Star
Jay Carr
18
The Star
Janine Walker
14
Die Burger
Herman Wasserman
15
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge
15
Rapport
Barrie Hough
16
SA City Life
Tony Jackman
15
eye Weekly
Jason Anderson
15
Box Office
Annlee Ellingson
8
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
18
Total Film
Cam Winstanley
10
Film Review
Alan Jones
15

What the People say

Internet
452 Netizens
14

Average .. 72%

14

Visitor Ratings

Scale (Max)20
Dion Scher (27) 14

Average .. 70%

14

Visitor Comments

Ian Douglas: Initially this plays out like a updated female ''Karate Kid'' remake, until right near the end, when it presents the heroine -- and the viewer -- with a modern moral dilemma. This movie can provide great material for Guidance Class discussions in school as it explore our acceptanced gender roles both in society and in a romantic relationship. It's easy to see why it was such a winner at Sundance.






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