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Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership. As Shawn's manager, Harvey introduces him to the corrupt bare-knuckle... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Crime/Gangster and Sports |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 45 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 24th, 2009 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for intense fight sequences, some sexuality and brief strong language. |
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| Distributors: |
Universal Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$23,036,320 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"Real grit and excellent acting." more...
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B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...A well-crafted, touching experience." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Ordona
"...Populated by believable losers and lovingly adorned with just the right faces..." more...
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B |
Entertainment Weekly, Adam Markovitz
"Murderously dull stretches of dialogue suck most of the fun out of this sloppy drama ." more...
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C- |
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