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Bokser

2012Movie91 minPolish

The films was inspired by true events. Przemyslaw Saleta, World's Kickboxing Champion and European Champion in professional boxing gave a kidney to his seriously ill daughter. There were unexpected complications during the surgery and Saleta almost died. The movie starts when Saleta learns about the birth of his daughter Nicole and ends several years later when Saleta decided to give Nicole his own kidney. The story does not follow one linear, chronological path. The audience watches the boxer in the surgery room and join the protagonist in the recollection of past events;

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users47%
Director: D.J. CarusoGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former assassin, living in seclusion, takes on a new identity and tries to leave his violent past behind. However, when a young girl crosses his path and becomes entangled in dangerous dealings with the mob, he is forced to confront his old demons. He must protect her from a ruthless crime syndicate and the corrupt police force that hunts them both.

Critical Reception

Bokser received a largely negative response from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. The film's pacing was often cited as a weakness, and Bruce Willis's performance was seen by some as phoned-in. However, a small contingent of viewers found it to be a serviceable, if unremarkable, action thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers little in the way of originality, relying on tired action movie tropes.
  • Bruce Willis appears disengaged, failing to elevate the weak material.
  • The film suffers from a sluggish pace and a lack of compelling character development.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with many finding the film to be a generic action flick that doesn't live up to the potential of its cast. Some viewers appreciated the straightforward action, while others were disappointed by the predictable plot and lack of memorable moments.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for a younger lead actor, but Bruce Willis was eventually cast, leading to significant script adjustments.

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