Price of Glory
An ex-boxer, living with the knowledge that his fight career was cut short by a crooked manager, channels his bitter disappointment in a single-minded quest for boxing championships for his three sons. We see them in pee-wee Silver Glove matches with dad constantly pushing them. Ten years later, they're young men, with dad as both father and manager. A professional promoter, Nick Everson, wants to sign the boys, but dad rejects those offers. Then, in expressions of their varied relationships with their father, each son makes his own decisions. Can dad ever step aside, and can the family hold together?
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Plot Summary
Arturo Ortega, a proud Mexican-American boxer, pushes his three sons into boxing to fulfill his own unachieved dreams of glory. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with his sons' success, his rigid discipline and controlling nature strain their relationships. The film chronicles the family's struggles with ambition, cultural identity, and the ultimate price of pursuing a father's legacy.
Critical Reception
Price of Glory received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising Jimmy Smits's powerful performance and the film's emotional core. However, some critics found the narrative predictable and the boxing sequences less compelling than the family drama. Audiences generally responded positively to the film's themes of family and perseverance.
What Reviewers Say
- Jimmy Smits delivers a commanding performance that anchors the film.
- The movie effectively explores themes of father-son relationships and immigrant struggles.
- While heartfelt, the story occasionally falls into familiar dramatic tropes.
Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's exploration of family dynamics and the compelling performances, particularly from Jimmy Smits. The themes of ambition and the challenges faced by immigrant families resonated well with audiences.
Fun Fact
The film was screened at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival.
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