Jackie takes the challenge, but discovers that the boxer is a drug-addict. During an ensuing, drug-related scuffle, however, she's impressed by the fighting moves of dealer Luther Shaw (OMAR EPPS). Against all common sense, she decides to pursue him as a potential client.
He initially blows her off, but seeing that he's facing a dead-end future, agrees to her proposal. She then brings legendary manager Felix Reynolds (CHARLES S. DUTTON) out of retirement to train the talented but green middleweight fighter, and even entices local sports reporter Gavin Reese (TIM DALY) to cover their story.
As Luther starts winning bouts and his and Jackie's fame increases, however, the two must deal with the effects of that as well as Sam doing everything in his power to stop them from succeeding.
Various characters have varying degrees of bad attitudes, while violence consists of fighting in and out of the ring. Some of that has mild bloody results, while several instances of imitative behavior are present. Various characters smoke and/or drink, while some drug paraphernalia is seen in a dealer's apartment and some drug related comments are made. Meanwhile some brief tense family material is present.
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(2004) (Meg Ryan, Omar Epps) (PG-13)
Alcohol/
DrugsBlood/Gore
Disrespectful/
Bad AttitudeFrightening/
Tense ScenesGuns/
Weapons
Moderate
Mild
Extreme
Minor
None
Imitative
BehaviorJump
ScenesMusic
(Scary/Tense)Music
(Inappropriate)Profanity
Moderate
None
None
Mild
Heavy
Sex/
NuditySmoking
Tense Family
ScenesTopics To
Talk AboutViolence
Heavy
Mild
Mild
Moderate
Moderate
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Reviewed January 15, 2004 / Posted February 20, 2004
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