Boxeur

As a non Polish speaker I really enjoyed this movie with subtitles. It was one of the rare movies that was interesting from beginning to end! The way the story came out kept me always on the edge of my seat! Highly recommended & I would love for more movies like this from a Polish film perspective. I felt that also it was uniquely filmed & it left me with a strong feeling! As someone who loves sports movies I can say this isn't limited to just sports. The theme goes far deeper with relationships, love, deep emotion, and the human struggle! The rawness and nothing to hold back attitude of the movie was simply amazing! And lastly I want to say the actors did a fantastic job especially the leading roles! Makes me interested in the Polish movie industry which I didn't expect. Just watcher this because I saw it from Netflix and was left happily surprised with the movie!

"Boxer" has its moments but ultimately feels a bit stretched, clocking in at a runtime that could have been trimmed. The story holds promise, but the lead actor's performance falls flat, lacking the depth necessary for a compelling protagonist. However, the main actress shines with a captivating performance that adds some much-needed real emotions to the film. Unfortunately, the boxing scenes miss the mark; they're filled with unrealistic, wide haymakers that no professional would throw, undermining the sport's authenticity. Overall, while there are highlights, "Boxer" fails to deliver a knockout punch.

Who also had an uncle who was a coach, was also a Polish champion, emigrated at a similar time and had a similar relationship with his wife. At the beginning of his emigration he also couldn't find a job and when he did fight they gave him weak opponents (supposedly). His private life was also similar to the film (he broke up with his wife and later got back together) and eventually he also returned to Poland. Apparently he didn't agree for the film to be his biography because he wouldn't have come out well in it, but it's hard to believe that the scriptwriters didn't communicate with him. I think this is the true story of boxing in Germany then and maybe now.

As a Turkish person I loved this movie since we have similar cultures and lives when it comes to sport Boxing. In Turkish there is a saying Felek Çember which means someone reaching to victory in his career,coming from a poor and hard difficult life. Since Football is the only professional sport in worldwide Amateur sports needs more effort,good fortune and discipline. Especially if it is a personal sport instead of a team sport it is all about you,the person himself. It is fair to say unless you get a medal in Olympics at sports such Boxing or wrestling it is really hard to make a career. Anyway this movie tells the rise of a poor person from bottom to Top and I can guarantee that You will love the movie.

Director Mitja Okorn brings us a well-crafted drama that hides a step in Polish history in sport with an emotional story about the dreams, frustrations and ambitions of a lifetime.

With solid performances by its leading couple, Eryk Kulm and Adrianna Chlebicka, who carry on their shoulders the intensity of a drama that gains strength as we learn what lies behind this boxing story. As we get to know the characters, we also see the journey of a series of decisions that give life to this drama and with which its director manages to keep us focused on his entire proposal.

A supporting cast that also allows the leading couple to shine, cleverly managing to convey their raw, honest and sincere essence, and illuminating a dark period that its director knows how to handle with all the necessary touch to have the right amount of drama, intensity and comedy.

In any case, despite the film having a successful script, it is in its length where we feel that the story drags on too long, which at times implies that we have certain moments repeated within everything we are witnessing and makes the path to its correct and pleasant final climax feel a little tiring.

An honest bet by Netflix that is worth giving a chance, it is a very good film that ends up knowing how to use boxing as a life story with which we connect and also reflect on the history that often stains our lives.