Date Night Movies: The Fighter

The Fighter

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo
Directed By: David O. Russell
Nominated For: 7 Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress (twice)
Summary: Based on a true story, the film chronicles the early career of underground boxing sensation “Irish” Mickey Ward (Wahlberg). With too many conflicting personal forces in his life (mainly his pushy mother and drug-addict brother), Ward has to decide whether or not his family is doing him more harm than good.
Good for fans of: Rocky and Cinderella Man