
Fighting
2009, Drama/Action, 1h 45m
130 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Though Fighting has a likable lead performer, and the fight scenes are impressive, the paper-thin plot ultimately unravels. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Shawn MacArthur (Channing Tatum) barely makes a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets of New York. But he has a natural talent for street fighting, which con-man Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard) wants to put to good use. Forming an uneasy alliance with Boarden, Shawn becomes top dog in the bare-knuckle-brawl circuit, taking down pro boxers, martial artists and ultimate fighters one by one. Shawn wants out of this dark world, but he faces the fight of his life to get there.
Cast & Crew
Channing Tatum
Shawn MacArthur
Shawn MacArthur
Terrence Howard
Harvey Boarden
Harvey Boarden
Zulay Henao
Zulay Velez
Zulay Velez
Luis Guzmán
Martinez
Martinez
Roger Guenveur Smith
Jack Dancing
Jack Dancing
Brian White
Evan Hailey
Evan Hailey
Critic Reviews for Fighting
Audience Reviews for Fighting
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Sep 08, 2016There's pretty much nothing to see other than some satisfaction for Tatum lovers. The story was thin as ice and contrived and the fight sequenced were dull as hell.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Jul 23, 2012When the punches are flying it's a good film, But the acting was very wooden and it seemed they made up half the plot on the spot and it dragged every scene as long as they could.Jamie C Super Reviewer
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Dec 02, 2011This movie was okay, I kinda liked it. The acting was just okay, and Channing Tatum is one of the great new rising stars. The concept was good, but the way they do it wasnt bad, but strange. Their were moments in the movie where Tatum would randomly run into aquantinces in the biggest city in America, WTF? In the end I enjoyed the movie, but it still was far from great.Bradley W Super Reviewer
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Sep 01, 2011I found this quite fun to watch. It has the usual cliches and there are moments where the plot seems to go nowhere but the acting performances are solid and the fight scenes are realistic. This could have been so much more though but unfortunately all the key ingredients to make it a hit movie seem to have been left on the cutting room floor which is a shame as it has potential but it never fulfills it.Ian W Super Reviewer
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