There is only so much dichotomy one can show between brutal fights and caviar dreams, and the repetition becomes tiresome.
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01/21/05
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Beautiful Boxer (2005)
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Reviews Counted:34
Fresh:27
Rotten:7
Average Rating:6.6/10
Theatrical Release:Jan 21, 2005 Limited
Synopsis: Based on the true story of Thailand's famed transgender kickboxer, Beautiful Boxer is a poignant action drama that punches straight into the heart and mind of a boy who fights like a man can become... [More]
Starring: Asanee Suwan, Sorapong Chatree, Orn-Anong Panyawong, Kyoko Inoue
Director: Ekachai Uekrongtham
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Reviews for Beautiful Boxer
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09/26/05
An inspiring drama which, despite its uneven nature, still manages to pack a punch.
08/09/05
Compelling,
01/15/05
A rather sensitive and sweet biopic about a someone who believes he’s unfairly trapped in a man’s body, a body he can use to whale the tar out of his opponents.
05/12/05
Manages to take a story that Jerry Springer would love and turn it into a sober and sensitive character study about identity and self-determination.
04/21/05
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04/23/05
Though the plot itself is a little too familiar in structure -- triumph over adversity, yadda, yadda, yadda -- it's heartfelt and true and never sacrifices its characters on the altar of gimmickry.
02/18/05
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04/01/06
a long, meandering accumulation of unnecessary detail, where any number of episodes might have "got the chop" with little damage to the overall integrity of the film.
07/02/07
A basically lighthearted, sprightly film about this most singular of real-life characters.
03/24/05
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12/06/05
A beautifully shot chronicle of the trials, tribulations and watery makeup days that face all transvestites trying to earn the cash for their transgender surgery while labouring in Thailand’s kick boxing industry.
02/15/05
Million Bhat Baby, anyone?
03/07/05
... is a magical vision of the ring of the imagination, where anything is possible if the top of the seemingly impossible staircase of self acceptance can be reached.
02/24/05
Polished, ultimately unfulfilling film.
02/17/05
At almost two hours, the film might have benefited from some tightening, but that’s a minor complaint.
04/07/05
In the depth of its insight Beautiful Boxer in its unique way is as accomplished as any classic boxing movie, such as Body and Soul, Champion, The Set-Up, Rocky or even Raging Bull.
02/17/05
Top CriticThe film earns points for avoiding buffoonery, but it plods along with few surprises or emotional flash points.
09/15/05
Though a bit long and occasionally awkward, this drama ultimately does justice to its inspiration.
02/25/05
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