what can i say ... this movie was pure.... the main thing in this movie is the acting of the casts... everyone was natural in their role ....but can't take a little bit of credit from Christian Bale , Amy Adams & Melissa Leo ...these 3 were so natural in their acting that it was phenomenal ... Mark Wahlberg did his job but needed a bit more...Bale and Leo was totally into their characters ..but the fun fact is i didn't even know these 2 got oscars from this ... when i found out i was shocked and happy that my praising for these 2 were right..... IMDB rate 7.8 is good but i will give it a 7... it was a boxing movie but not a boxing movie ...this movie mainly focused on their way of life and what they are as a family ... I thought Alice Ward (played by Melissa Leo ) or the mother character was not a developed one...but in the end this movie proved me wrong and i am happy with it .... I loved the songs in it ..loved the build up...loved the pureness... and totally loved Christian Bale ... don't watch the trailer i repeat DON'T WATCH THE TRAILER... it is a heck of a spoiler and can diminish your excitement for the movie...IT WAS A GOOD WATCH