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Punch (2002)

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Reviews Counted:7

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Rotten:5

Average Rating:4.6/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A pretty, yet troubled teenaged girl named Ariel (Sonja Bennett) finds an outlet for her flaring temper and misguided anger in boxing. PUNCH is a story of rage and redemption in the tradition of... A pretty, yet troubled teenaged girl named Ariel (Sonja Bennett) finds an outlet for her flaring temper and misguided anger in boxing. PUNCH is a story of rage and redemption in the tradition of GIRLFIGHT (2000) and KNOCKOUT (2000). [More]

Starring: Michael Riley, Sonja Bennett, Vincent Gale

Starring: Michael Riley, Sonja Bennett, Vincent Gale

Director: Guy Bennett

Director: Guy Bennett
Screenwriter: Guy Bennett
Producer: Stephen Hegyes

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Jun 10, 2003

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04/27/03
Barbara Goslawski
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Emanuel Levy
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Tough, smart and funny.

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02/19/03
Jason Anderson
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[B]izarre, would-be literary exploration of incestuous father-daughter attraction, anger management, and women beating the crap out of each other...

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07/05/03
MaryAnn Johanson
MaryAnn Johanson
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This is a good premise, but written and acted in a fashion that rings false.

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02/19/03
Ray Conlogue
Ray Conlogue
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In some respects, Punch still packs some, but it will leave you feeling woozy and glad when the bell rings.

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02/19/03
Derek Tse
Derek Tse
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A flawed film that despite having some curiosities ends up looking too smart for its own good.

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08/22/03
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
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Punch is a fascinating curiosity, in some ways as confused and unresolved as its characters.

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02/19/03
Geoff Pevere
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