Wanda Sykes gives an Oscar worthy performance as a former boxer working as a trainer. She has a love hate relationship with her son, who she gave up when he was a child because she was unable to care for him. Things come to ahead between mother and son after he gets a shot on a boxing card.
The whole story here is Sykes. Giving a performance for the ages, Sykes will make you wonder why she hasn't been doing dramas for the last few decades. Disappearing into the roll so well that it may take you a minute to realize who she is. She is not loud and forward, instead she is much more reserved. She is someone more like most people's mom's then a comedianne. It's a perfectly modulated character who wins your heart.
While the characters and performances are so great, the plot is nothing new. There is nothing wrong with that, it just means this film doesn't reinvent the wheel. You'll probably enjoy the film regardless.
Recommended.
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