Let me just say I believe the writers of this film simply began with the thought, what if Rocky Balboa and Jake LaMotta had a fight. In a lighter faire than the previously mentioned movies, Grudge Match takes a look at the reason a final grudge match did not happen. An ESPN special sparks an interest into former fighters Hank " Razor" Sharp (Stallone) and Billy "the Kid" Mcdonnen (DeNiro). The special marks the 30th anniversary of the unfufilled event. Second generation boxing promoter Dante Slate Jr. (Hart) comes up with different ways of comeuppance surrounding this event.
There are good laughs in this movie. While from the trailers it would seem the biggest laughs would come from Hart, but Alan Arkin steals the show. He plays a crude curmudgeon with a big heart.
There are many tongue-and-cheek references to Raging Bull and Rocky that give you a little giggle. Over all, if you are a boxing movie fan, this one is for you.
Warning:
Blood
Crude Remarks
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