Split Decisions
Split Decisions

Split Decisions

1988Movie95 minEnglish

When a boxer is killed because he wouldn't take a dive, his brother tries to find a way to avenge him even if only symbolically.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: David R. NewmanGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A young boxer, recently released from prison, tries to turn his life around by focusing on his boxing career. However, he's drawn back into his old life of crime and violence when his younger brother gets into trouble. He must fight to protect his family and secure a better future for himself.

Critical Reception

Split Decisions received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere and the boxing sequences, the film generally failed to impress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its formulaic storytelling and lack of originality.
  • The boxing scenes were sometimes noted, but not enough to elevate the overall film.
  • Character development was frequently cited as a weak point.

Google audience: Audience reception for Split Decisions is not widely documented, but available commentary suggests viewers found it a fairly standard boxing drama without many standout elements.

Fun Fact

Professional boxer Tommy Morrison, who played the role of the younger brother, was a real-life heavyweight boxing champion and made his feature film debut in this movie.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"Split Decisions" has a very heavy reliance upon a selection of stereotypes we have seen countless times before and there is more than a faint whiff of "Rocky" (1976) wafting around in the air - in the best possible way of course. And even ...