Paramount Drama The Fighter Rings Oscar Buzz Bell
Typically, a potential Oscar awards season entry like the Mark Wahlberg-Christian Bale boxing drama The Fighter is launched in Toronto in September, not Hollywood in November. So kudos must first go to AFI Fest for securing the David O. Russell directed entry as a November 9th “surprise” screening.
Following yesterday’s unveiling, Oscar watchers are off and running with an early scorecard that encompasses a couple of unanimous decisions and various wins on points. Here’s a quick sampling of the December 10th release’s Mann’s minted buzz:
Steven Zeitchick, LA Times: “Those thinking the [Oscar boxing ring] well had run dry were pleasantly surprised on Tuesday night, and it’s likely others will find themselves thinking the same in the weeks to come.”
Anne Thompson, indieWIRE: “Will the movie make the Best Picture top ten? If all goes right, it’s possible.”
Kristopher Tapley, InContention.com:
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