Don't be fooled by the starry cast! This average Warner Bros. boxing movie just recycles the usual clichés and mostly generates yawns instead of excitement.
Of course, it's altogether not too bad and the big names get by on pure nostalgia, but the main plot line remains bland and forgettable despite some small touches of interest. The inconsistency of tone is another minus, while the Robinson-Davis liaison certainly has its share of snappy moments.
But naturally, the pic's still miles ahead of the Elvis remake. Yuck!
5 out of 10 'fluffy' Bette Davises
Of course, it's altogether not too bad and the big names get by on pure nostalgia, but the main plot line remains bland and forgettable despite some small touches of interest. The inconsistency of tone is another minus, while the Robinson-Davis liaison certainly has its share of snappy moments.
But naturally, the pic's still miles ahead of the Elvis remake. Yuck!
5 out of 10 'fluffy' Bette Davises